How severe is CVE-2012-5309?

CVE-2012-5309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5309 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-2012-5309?

CVE-2012-5309 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5309?

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

When was CVE-2012-5309 published?

CVE-2012-5309 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5309

CVE-2012-5309 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler
Published: 2012-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5309?: servlet/traveler in IBM Lotus Notes Traveler through 8.5.3.3 Interim Fix 1 does not properly restrict invalid authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-5309?: CVE-2012-5309 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5309 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-2012-5309?: CVE-2012-5309 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5309?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5309 published?: CVE-2012-5309 was published on 2012-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2012-10/0001.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.3.3:interim_fix_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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