CVE-2012-2159 describes an open redirect vulnerability within the IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS), impacting IBM Security AppScan Source versions 7.x and 8.x before 8.6, and IBM SPSS Data Collection Developer Library versions 6.0 and 6.0.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary malicious websites, facilitating phishing attacks through unspecified vectors. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.8, indicating medium severity with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_appscan_source:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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