How severe is CVE-2012-3295?

CVE-2012-3295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3295?

CVE-2012-3295 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3295?

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

When was CVE-2012-3295 published?

CVE-2012-3295 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3295

CVE-2012-3295 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2012-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1, when an SVRCONN channel is used, allows remote attackers to bypass the security-configuration setup step and obtain queue-manager access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3295?: IBM WebSphere MQ 7.1, when an SVRCONN channel is used, allows remote attackers to bypass the security-configuration setup step and obtain queue-manager access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3295?: CVE-2012-3295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3295?: CVE-2012-3295 affects Ibm Websphere Mq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3295?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3295 published?: CVE-2012-3295 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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