How severe is CVE-2012-0189?

CVE-2012-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0189?

CVE-2012-0189 affects Ibm Spss Samplepower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0189?

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

When was CVE-2012-0189 published?

CVE-2012-0189 was published on 2012-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0189

CVE-2012-0189 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spss Samplepower with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Spss Samplepower
Published: 2012-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) PrintFile and (2) SaveDoc methods in the VsVIEW6 ActiveX control in VsVIEW6.ocx in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0189?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) PrintFile and (2) SaveDoc methods in the VsVIEW6 ActiveX control in VsVIEW6.ocx in IBM SPSS SamplePower 3.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document.
How severe is CVE-2012-0189?: CVE-2012-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0189?: CVE-2012-0189 affects Ibm Spss Samplepower. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0189 published?: CVE-2012-0189 was published on 2012-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_samplepower:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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