How severe is CVE-2012-3294?

CVE-2012-3294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3294 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3294?

CVE-2012-3294 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3294?

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

When was CVE-2012-3294 published?

CVE-2012-3294 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3294

CVE-2012-3294 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2012-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Web Gateway component in IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier, and WebSphere MQ - Managed File Transfer 7.5, allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) add user accounts via the /wmqfteconsole/Filespaces URI, (2) modify permissions via the /wmqfteconsole/FileSpacePermisssions URI, or (3) add MQ Message Descriptor (MQMD) user accounts via the /wmqfteconsole/UploadUsers URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3294?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the Web Gateway component in IBM WebSphere MQ File Transfer Edition 7.0.4 and earlier, and WebSphere MQ - Managed File Transfer 7.5, allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that (1) add user accounts via the /wmqfteconsole/Filespaces URI, (2) modify permissions via the /wmqfteconsole/FileSpacePermisssions URI, or (3) add MQ Message Descriptor (MQMD) user accounts via the /wmqfteconsole/UploadUsers URI.
How severe is CVE-2012-3294?: CVE-2012-3294 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3294 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3294?: CVE-2012-3294 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3294?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3294 published?: CVE-2012-3294 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:*:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.1:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.1.0:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.2.0:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.2.2:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.4.0:*:file_transfer:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq_managed_file_transfer:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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