How severe is CVE-2012-2205?

CVE-2012-2205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-2205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2205?

CVE-2012-2205 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-2012-2205?

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

When was CVE-2012-2205 published?

CVE-2012-2205 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2205

CVE-2012-2205 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2012-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability 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 inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a workspace query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2205?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability 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 inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a workspace query.
How severe is CVE-2012-2205?: CVE-2012-2205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2205?: CVE-2012-2205 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-2012-2205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2205 published?: CVE-2012-2205 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:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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