CVE-2012-3338

Name: CVE-2012-3338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T17:15:11.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3338 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper restrictions on the create new user account functionality. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create unprivileged user accounts. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper restrictions on the create new user account functionality. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to create unprivileged user accounts. IBM X-Force ID: 78286.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.15%

62.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.0
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.01
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21611126Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78286VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21611126Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78286VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3338?

How severe is CVE-2012-3338?

CVE-2012-3338 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3338?

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