How severe is CVE-2012-0702?

CVE-2012-0702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0702?

CVE-2012-0702 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0702?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0702 published?

CVE-2012-0702 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0702

CVE-2012-0702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Information Services Framework (ISF) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 does not properly determine authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0702?: Information Services Framework (ISF) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 does not properly determine authorization, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-0702?: CVE-2012-0702 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0702?: CVE-2012-0702 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0702 published?: CVE-2012-0702 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server_information_services_framework:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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