How severe is CVE-2012-5953?

CVE-2012-5953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5953?

CVE-2012-5953 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5953?

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

When was CVE-2012-5953 published?

CVE-2012-5953 was published on 2013-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5953

CVE-2012-5953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Message Broker 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Message Broker
Published: 2013-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2, when the Parse Query Strings option is enabled on an HTTPInput node, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted query string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5953?: IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1 before 6.1.0.12, 7.0 before 7.0.0.6, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.2, when the Parse Query Strings option is enabled on an HTTPInput node, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted query string.
How severe is CVE-2012-5953?: CVE-2012-5953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5953?: CVE-2012-5953 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5953 published?: CVE-2012-5953 was published on 2013-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:7.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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