CVE-2012-5783: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5783: Apache Commons HttpClient 3.x, as used in Amazon Flexible Payments Service (FPS) merchant Java SDK and othe...

Apache Commons HttpClient 3.x, as used in Amazon Flexible Payments Service (FPS) merchant Java SDK and other products, does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue breaks a core TLS safety check in Apache Commons HttpClient 3.x. A Java application may trust a valid certificate even when it belongs to the wrong hostname, allowing a network-positioned attacker to impersonate an SSL server. Most likely exposure is legacy Java software, SDKs, or Linux distribution packages that include Apache Commons HttpClient 3.x for outbound HTTPS. The bundle does not provide complete affected CPEs or fixed versions. Treat this as a high-priority legacy dependency risk where sensitive HTTPS integrations use HttpClient 3.x. It is especially important for payment or credential-bearing traffic, but urgency depends on whether the vulnerable library is present and reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java applications and SDKs for Apache Commons HttpClient 3.x usage.; Apply applicable Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, or vendor updates where affected.; Check Apache and product vendor guidance for fixed packages or replacement recommendations..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 19:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2012, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HTTPCLIENT-1265CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2017:0868CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
apache-commons-ssl-spoofing(79984)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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