How severe is CVE-2012-0705?

CVE-2012-0705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-0705 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0705?

CVE-2012-0705 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0705?

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-2012-0705 published?

CVE-2012-0705 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0705

CVE-2012-0705 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2013-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

InfoSphere Import Export Manager in InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges (MBB) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, 8.7, and 9.1 does not validate unspecified input data, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0705?: InfoSphere Import Export Manager in InfoSphere Information Server MetaBrokers & Bridges (MBB) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, 8.7, and 9.1 does not validate unspecified input data, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-0705?: CVE-2012-0705 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-0705 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0705?: CVE-2012-0705 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0705?: 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-2012-0705 published?: CVE-2012-0705 was published on 2013-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server_metabrokers_\&_bridges:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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