What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-5309?

CVE-2012-5309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-5309?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-5309. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Lotus Notes Traveler CVE-2012-5309

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2012-10-08 cve@mitre.org

IBM Authentication Bypass Lotus Notes Traveler

6.8

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 08, 2012 - 10:47 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack. Affected products include: Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler. Version information: through 8.5.3.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.