VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-2162

CVSS score6.8 MEDIUM

EPSS probability1.23%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2012-05-01

Last modified2026-06-16

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.