Unscored severity · published May 1, 2012
CVE-2012-2162
The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows…
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CVSS
1.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.2% · higher than 69% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WA
Websphere Application Server · Ibm
through 8.0.0.0; 5.0; 5.0.0; 5.0.1; 5.0.2; 5.0.2.1; +34 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2162
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2012-2162
www-01.ibm.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21588312
Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21591172
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74900
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