CVE-2012-2160

Description

IBM Rational Change 5.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SUPP_TEMPLATE_FLAG parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2160?
CVE-2012-2160 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2160?
To fix CVE-2012-2160, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2160 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2160 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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