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CVE-2012-2206

3.5 · LOW

The Web Gateway component in IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read files of arbitrary users via vectors involving a username in a URI, a…

Published Aug 17, 2012ibmCWE-264EPSS 2.01%

Overview

CVE-2012-2206 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_mq. It was published on August 17, 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

The Web Gateway component in IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read files of arbitrary users via vectors involving a username in a URI, as demonstrated by a modified metadata=fteSamplesUser field to the /transfer URI.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_mq 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

Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC82761Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/20478/Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21607481Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77095Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC82761Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/20478/Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21607481Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77095

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2206?

CVE-2012-2206 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_mq. It was published on August 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-2206?

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-2012-2206?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_mq 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-2012-2206?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-2206 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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