How severe is CVE-2011-3123?

CVE-2011-3123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-3123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3123?

CVE-2011-3123 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Datastage. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3123?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-3123 published?

CVE-2011-3123 was published on 2011-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3123

CVE-2011-3123 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Datastage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Datastage
Published: 2011-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products, uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3123?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 on Unix and Linux, as used in IBM InfoSphere DataStage 8.5 and 8.5.0.1 and other products, uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-3123?: CVE-2011-3123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-3123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3123?: CVE-2011-3123 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Datastage. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3123?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3123 published?: CVE-2011-3123 was published on 2011-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_datastage:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_datastage:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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