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 remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network,…
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.23%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 6.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 1.23% probability · 67th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-310
- Affected
- ibm/websphere application server
- Source
- psirt@us.ibm.com
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21588312
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21591172Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74900
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21588312
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21591172Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74900
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.