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Websphere Application Server CVE-2012-2170

MEDIUM
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)
2012-06-20 psirt@us.ibm.com
Privilege Escalation IBM Websphere Application Server
4.3
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Jun 20, 2012 - 10:27 cve.org
MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The Application Snoop Servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive client and request information via a direct request.

AnalysisAI

The Application Snoop Servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive client and request. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The Application Snoop Servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive client and request information via a direct request. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server. Version information: before 7.0.0.23.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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