CVE-2012-6359

CVE-2012-6359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager 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

Description

IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.11, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.3, and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.2 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.11, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.3, and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.2 do not check whether an OpenID attribute is signed in the (1) SREG (aka simple registration extension) and (2) AX (aka attribute exchange extension) cases, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof OpenID provider data by inserting unsigned attributes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6359?
IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.11, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.3, and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.2 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.0 before 6.2.0.11, 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.3, and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.2 do not check whether an OpenID attribute is signed in the (1) SREG (aka simple registration extension) and (2) AX (aka attribute exchange extension) cases, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof OpenID provider data by inserting unsigned attributes.
How severe is CVE-2012-6359?
CVE-2012-6359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6359 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6359?
CVE-2012-6359 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Federated Identity Manager. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6359?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6359 published?
CVE-2012-6359 was published on 2013-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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