Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Dec 5, 2012· Updated Apr 29, 2026
CVE-2012-5055
CVE-2012-5055
Description
DaoAuthenticationProvider in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.8, and 3.1.x before 3.1.3 does not check the password if the user is not found, which makes the response delay shorter and might allow remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of login requests.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
org.springframework.security:spring-security-coreMaven | < 2.0.8 | 2.0.8 |
org.springframework.security:spring-security-coreMaven | >= 3.0.0, < 3.0.8 | 3.0.8 |
org.springframework.security:spring-security-coreMaven | >= 3.1.0, < 3.1.3 | 3.1.3 |
Affected products
15cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 14 more
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=2.0.6
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:vmware:springsource_spring_security:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
3- support.springsource.com/security/CVE-2012-5055nvdVendor AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-3533-rvpc-6x56ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-5055ghsaADVISORY
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