PatchTheCVECVE-2012-4670: Tigase XMPP Server before 5.1.0 does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response,
CVE-2012-4670 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting tigase xmpp server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Tigase XMPP Server before 5.1.0 does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via a (1) Verify Response or (2) Authorization Response.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.3% (top 29%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2012-08-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-4670?
tigase xmpp server: upgrade to newer than 5.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-4670 being exploited?
CVE-2012-4670 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-4670 affect?
CVE-2012-4670 affects tigase xmpp server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Tigase XMPP Server before 5.1.0 does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via a (1) Verify Response or (2) Authorization Response.
How urgent is CVE-2012-4670?
Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.