CVE-2012-2170 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive client and request information via the Application Snoop Servlet due to improper access restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2012-2170?
CVE-2012-2170 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 20 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Application Snoop Servlet in IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive client and request information via a direct request.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2170?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2170?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2170 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2012-2170 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2170 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv56-xrhc-m887.