CVE-2012-4818

Name: CVE-2012-4818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-29T03:15:11.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4818 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the DataStage application to load or import content functionality to view arbitrary files on the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability via the DataStage application to load or import content functionality to view arbitrary files on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.40%

68.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.1
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.5
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	8.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-lack-of-path-restriction-may-allow-access-to-sensitive-data-stored-on-ibm-infosphere-information-server-cve-2012-4818/?lnk=hmVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/psirt/security-bulletin-lack-of-path-restriction-may-allow-access-to-sensitive-data-stored-on-ibm-infosphere-information-server-cve-2012-4818/?lnk=hmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4818?

How severe is CVE-2012-4818?

CVE-2012-4818 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4818?

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