CVE-2012-5351: Apache Axis2 allows remote attackers to forge messages and bypass authentication via a SAML assertion that...

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This CVE describes an Apache Axis2 SAML authentication weakness where an attacker could submit an unsigned SAML assertion and have it accepted, enabling forged messages and authentication bypass. The sources do not provide affected versions, CVSS, or a named patch. Likely exposure is limited to Apache Axis2 deployments using SAML-based authentication for SOAP or web-service message security. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or CPEs. Treat as high priority only where Axis2 SAML authentication is present, especially on internet-facing services. The business risk is unauthorized access through authentication bypass, but exposure cannot be confirmed from CVE metadata alone. Mitigation focus: Check Apache Axis2 and downstream vendor advisories for affected versions and fixes.; Inventory services using Axis2 with SAML assertions or message-level authentication.; Confirm SAML validation rejects assertions without a Signature element..

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Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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