CVE-2012-2159 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 5.8 Published 20 Jun 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites via the IBM Eclipse Help System, facilitating phishing attacks.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-2159?

CVE-2012-2159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Open redirect vulnerability in IBM Eclipse Help System (IEHS), as used in IBM Security AppScan Source 7.x and 8.x before 8.6 and IBM SPSS Data Collection Developer Library 6.0 and 6.0.1, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2159?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ibm Security Appscan Source, Ibm Spss Data Collection.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2159?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2012-2159 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2159 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w2fg-wg6f-hgqg.