CVE-2012-3340

Name: CVE-2012-3340
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-01T17:15:11.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3340 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 is vulnerable to XML external entity injection, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Guardium 8.0, 8.01, and 8.2 is vulnerable to XML external entity injection, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 78291.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-776

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.0
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.0.1
Ibm	Infosphere Guardium	8.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21611128Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78291VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21611128Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78291VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3340?

How severe is CVE-2012-3340?

CVE-2012-3340 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3340?

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