CVE-2012-2162

MediumCVSS 6.8/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The Web Server Plug-in in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.0 and earlier uses unencrypted HTTP communication after expiration of the plugin-key.kdb password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, or spoof arbitrary servers via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.8/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-310

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2012
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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