Disclosure summary
The HTTP Digest Access Authentication implementation in Apache Tomcat 5.5.x before 5.5.36, 6.x before 6.0.36, and 7.x before 7.0.30 does not properly check for stale nonce values in conjunction with enforcement of proper credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by sniffing the network for valid requests.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-287
Source-specific records & product guidance
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NIST National Vulnerability Database · NVD-CVE-2012-5887
Open original source · Updated Oct 09, 2026
Only CPE matches marked vulnerable=true are indexed. AND/OR platform conditions must be checked in the original NVD record.
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| apache | tomcat | * {"versionStartIncluding":"7.0.0","versionEndExcluding":"7.0.30"} |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
PUBLISHED 2012-11-17T14:55:02-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-09T16:17:05-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-10T20:50:17-04:00