Vulnerability 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 does not validate Basic Authentication credentials before proceeding to WS-Addressing and WS-Security operations, which allows remote attackers to trigger transmission of unauthenticated messages via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Message Broker | 6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC89803
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21623316Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80666
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC89803
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21623316Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80666
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5952?
CVE-2012-5952 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 does not validate Basic Authentication credentials before proceeding to WS-Addressing and WS-Security opera...
How severe is CVE-2012-5952?
CVE-2012-5952 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5952?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Message Broker.