CVE-2012-0741

CVE-2012-0741 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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

Description

IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.6.0.2 and Rational Policy Tester before 8.5.0.3 do not validate X.509 certificates during use of the Manual Explore Proxy feature, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0741?
IBM Security AppScan Enterprise before 8.6.0.2 and Rational Policy Tester before 8.5.0.3 do not validate X.509 certificates during use of the Manual Explore Proxy feature, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-0741?
CVE-2012-0741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0741 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0741?
CVE-2012-0741 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0741?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0741 published?
CVE-2012-0741 was published on 2012-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

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