How severe is CVE-2012-2162?

CVE-2012-2162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2162?

CVE-2012-2162 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 135 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2162?

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

When was CVE-2012-2162 published?

CVE-2012-2162 was published on 2012-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2162

CVE-2012-2162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2012-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2162?: The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2162?: CVE-2012-2162 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2162?: CVE-2012-2162 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 135 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2162 published?: CVE-2012-2162 was published on 2012-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (135)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.0.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:5.1.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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