CVE-2012-2160 json
IBM Rational Change 5.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input.
published 2020-08-27 6 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2154
- cvss
- 6.1
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 60%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
IBM Rational Change 5.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SUPP_TEMPLATE_FLAG parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
Patch / fix
- ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933 advisory
Exploit prediction
0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation
References
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ibm.com
/support/pages/node/589933
patch, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/74753
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2160
- NVD CVE-2012-2160
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