How severe is CVE-2012-2201?

CVE-2012-2201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2012-2201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2201?

CVE-2012-2201 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2201?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2201 published?

CVE-2012-2201 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2201

CVE-2012-2201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2022-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling user ids. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the security configuration setup on a SVRCONN channel and flood the queue manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2201?: IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1 is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling user ids. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the security configuration setup on a SVRCONN channel and flood the queue manager.
How severe is CVE-2012-2201?: CVE-2012-2201 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2012-2201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2201?: CVE-2012-2201 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2201 published?: CVE-2012-2201 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76799

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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