CVE-2012-4832 Information disclosure in n/a
Missing autocomplete attribute on login password field allows attackers to steal credentials from unattended workstations.
- 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-2012-4832?
CVE-2012-4832 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 31 Jan 2013. 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
Information Services Framework (ISF) in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5 before FP3, and 8.7 and InfoSphere Business Glossary 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 does not have an off autocomplete attribute for the password field on the login page, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4832?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Infosphere Business Glossary, Ibm Infosphere Information Server.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4832?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4832 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-4832 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4832 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8qp-r3h5-6cxg.