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CVE-2012-5941

3.5 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebAdmin application 6.0.5, 6.0.8, and 7.0 before P2 in IBM Netezza allows remote authenticated users to inject content, and conduct phishing attacks…

Published Feb 20, 2013ibmCWE-79EPSS 0.76%

Overview

CVE-2012-5941 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm netezza. It was published on February 20, 2013 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebAdmin application 6.0.5, 6.0.8, and 7.0 before P2 in IBM Netezza allows remote authenticated users to inject content, and conduct phishing attacks, via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update netezza 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5941?

CVE-2012-5941 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm netezza. It was published on February 20, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5941?

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-2012-5941?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update netezza 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-2012-5941?

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