CVE-2012-2955

Name: CVE-2012-2955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-07-20T10:40:37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-2955 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative user interface in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the administrative user interface in IBM Lotus Protector for Mail Security 2.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, and 2.8 and IBM ISS Proventia Network Mail Security System allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query string.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5.0.2
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.5.1
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.6
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System Firmware	2.8
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System	All versions
Ibm	Proventia Network Mail Security System	ms3004
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.1
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.5
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.5.1
Ibm	Lotus Protector For Mail Security	2.8

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2955?

How severe is CVE-2012-2955?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2955 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2955?

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Source: NVD / NIST