CVE-2012-2160

Name: CVE-2012-2160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-29T03:15:10.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Change	5.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74753VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/589933Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2160?

How severe is CVE-2012-2160?

CVE-2012-2160 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2160?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST