CVE-2012-2162

Published May 1, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2156 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 1, 2012, 7:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM