CVE-2010-2637

CVE-2010-2637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 before 6.0.2.9 and 7.0 before 7.0.1.1 does not encrypt the username and password in the security parameters field, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network traffic from a .NET client application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2637?
IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 before 6.0.2.9 and 7.0 before 7.0.1.1 does not encrypt the username and password in the security parameters field, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network traffic from a .NET client application.
How severe is CVE-2010-2637?
CVE-2010-2637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2637 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2637?
CVE-2010-2637 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2637?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2637 published?
CVE-2010-2637 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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