CVE-2012-5822: The contribution feature in Zamboni does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the s...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Zamboni’s contribution feature failed to confirm that an SSL certificate belonged to the server it contacted. A network attacker could impersonate an SSL server using any valid certificate, potentially exposing contribution-related traffic. The source bundle does not identify affected versions, a patch, or active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to deployments using Zamboni’s contribution feature. The provided sources list affected vendor, product, and versions as unknown or not applicable, so asset owners must verify whether Zamboni is present and whether this feature is active. Prioritize investigation if Zamboni handles payments, donations, or sensitive contribution workflows. Business urgency depends on whether the affected feature exists in your environment and whether traffic can be intercepted. Evidence is insufficient to assign a confirmed severity. Mitigation focus: Check Zamboni project or vendor guidance for fixed releases or configuration changes.; Inventory any Zamboni deployments and determine whether the contribution feature is enabled.; Ensure SSL clients verify hostnames against certificate CN or subjectAltName fields..

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

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.