How severe is CVE-2012-2159?

CVE-2012-2159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2159 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-2012-2159?

CVE-2012-2159 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2159?

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

When was CVE-2012-2159 published?

CVE-2012-2159 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2159

CVE-2012-2159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan Source 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan Source
Published: 2012-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS), as used in IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 and IBM SPSS Data Collection Developer Library 6.0 and 6.0.1, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2159?: Open redirect vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS), as used in IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 and IBM SPSS Data Collection Developer Library 6.0 and 6.0.1, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2159?: CVE-2012-2159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2159 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-2012-2159?: CVE-2012-2159 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2159 published?: CVE-2012-2159 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_data_collection:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spss_data_collection:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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