CVE-2012-2161

Name: CVE-2012-2161
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-20T10:27:28.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in deferredView.jsp 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 inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in deferredView.jsp 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 inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	7.0
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	8.0
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	8.0.0.2
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	8.5
Ibm	Security Appscan Source	8.5.0.1
Ibm	Spss Data Collection	6.0
Ibm	Spss Data Collection	6.0.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21596690Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598423Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74833
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21596690Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21598423Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74833

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2161?

How severe is CVE-2012-2161?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2161 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2161?

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