CVE-2012-2205

Name: CVE-2012-2205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-17T20:55:04.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a workspace query.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.x before 7.1.2.7 and 8.x before 8.0.0.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a workspace query.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.3
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.4
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.5
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.6
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.7
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.1.8
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.2
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.3
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.4
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.5
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	7.1.2.6
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Rational Clearquest	8.0.0.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM61670Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21605838Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77094
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM61670Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21605838Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77094

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2205?

How severe is CVE-2012-2205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2205?

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