How severe is CVE-2012-3315?

CVE-2012-3315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3315?

CVE-2012-3315 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3315?

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

When was CVE-2012-3315 published?

CVE-2012-3315 was published on 2012-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3315

CVE-2012-3315 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager
Published: 2012-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Java servlets in the management console in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) through 6.2.2 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) before 6.2.2 do not require authentication for all resource downloads, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended J2EE security constraints, and obtain sensitive information related to (1) federation metadata or (2) a web plugin configuration template, via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3315?: The Java servlets in the management console in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) through 6.2.2 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) before 6.2.2 do not require authentication for all resource downloads, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended J2EE security constraints, and obtain sensitive information related to (1) federation metadata or (2) a web plugin configuration template, via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2012-3315?: CVE-2012-3315 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3315?: CVE-2012-3315 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3315 published?: CVE-2012-3315 was published on 2012-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_federated_identity_manager_business_gateway:6.2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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