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CVE-2012-2202

3.5 · LOW

Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authentic…

Published Jul 27, 2012ibmCWE-22EPSS 3.04%

Overview

CVE-2012-2202 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_protector_for_mail_security. It was published on July 27, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_protector_for_mail_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/49897Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21605630Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659791Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76801Refsecunia.com/advisories/49897Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21605630Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/659791Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76801

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2202?

CVE-2012-2202 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm lotus_protector_for_mail_security. It was published on July 27, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2202?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-2202?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update lotus_protector_for_mail_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-2202?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2202 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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