CVE-2012-2202

CVE-2012-2202 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2202?
Directory traversal vulnerability in javatester_init.php in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the template parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-2202?
CVE-2012-2202 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2202 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2202?
CVE-2012-2202 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2202?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2202 published?
CVE-2012-2202 was published on 2012-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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