How severe is CVE-2012-2173?

CVE-2012-2173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2173?

CVE-2012-2173 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2173?

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

When was CVE-2012-2173 published?

CVE-2012-2173 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2173

CVE-2012-2173 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Appscan Source with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Security Appscan Source
Published: 2012-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ODBC driver in IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 sends an SHA-1 hash of the connection password during connections to a solidDB database, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2173?: The ODBC driver in IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 sends an SHA-1 hash of the connection password during connections to a solidDB database, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2012-2173?: CVE-2012-2173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2173?: CVE-2012-2173 primarily affects Ibm Security Appscan Source. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2173 published?: CVE-2012-2173 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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