CVE-2012-5785: Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the s...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 and earlier may accept a valid TLS certificate even when it belongs to the wrong server name. A network-positioned attacker could impersonate an SSL server and intercept or alter traffic. The bundle does not show active exploitation or a named patch. Exposure is most likely in applications using Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 or earlier as an HTTPS client, especially for SOAP integrations crossing untrusted networks. The bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so dependency inventory is required. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Java integration services. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but affected systems could expose sensitive service traffic if an attacker can intercept communications. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and dependencies for Apache Axis2/Java 1.6.2 or earlier.; Check Apache or vendor guidance for fixed versions or recommended configuration changes.; Ensure clients enforce TLS hostname verification against subjectAltName or CN..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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