CVE-2007-2353Axis Information Disclosure
Apache Axis allows Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Published May 1, 2022 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-2353, GHSA-2c4w-2px5-9x3x
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2007-2353 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.3 v3.1) affecting Axis (Apache), org.apache.axis:axis (maven).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.axis:axis 1.2.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
5.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
28%
Higher than 98.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
34/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Apache Axis 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by requesting a non-existent WSDL file, which reveals the installation path in the resulting exception message.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AxisApache | 1.0 | n/a |
| org.apache.axis:axismaven | See advisory | 1.2 |
Patched Releases
org.apache.axis:axis
1.2
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 1, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- advisorynvd.nist.gov · CVE-2007-2353
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2007-2353
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- exploitExploitDB-29930
- exploit23687
FAQ
Common Questions.
Apache Axis 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by requesting a non-existent WSDL file, which reveals the installation path in the resulting exception message.
Affected: Axis (Apache) versions 1.0; org.apache.axis:axis (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including org.apache.axis:axis 1.2.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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