How severe is CVE-2012-2955?

CVE-2012-2955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2955?

CVE-2012-2955 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2955?

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

When was CVE-2012-2955 published?

CVE-2012-2955 was published on 2012-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2955

CVE-2012-2955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security
Published: 2012-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative user interface 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 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2955?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative user interface 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 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.
How severe is CVE-2012-2955?: CVE-2012-2955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2955?: CVE-2012-2955 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Protector For Mail Security. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2955 published?: CVE-2012-2955 was published on 2012-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_firmware:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_firmware:2.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_firmware:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_firmware:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_firmware:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system:ms3004:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_protector_for_mail_security:2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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