How severe is CVE-2012-2164?

CVE-2012-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2164?

CVE-2012-2164 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2164?

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

When was CVE-2012-2164 published?

CVE-2012-2164 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2164

CVE-2012-2164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2012-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web client in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and use the Site Administration menu to modify system settings, via a parameter-tampering attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2164?: The Web client in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and use the Site Administration menu to modify system settings, via a parameter-tampering attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2164?: CVE-2012-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2164?: CVE-2012-2164 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2164 published?: CVE-2012-2164 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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