First published: Thu Dec 01 2016(Updated: )
IBM API Connect (aka APIConnect) before 5.0.3.0 with NPM before 2.2.8 includes certain internal server credentials in the software package, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging knowledge of these credentials.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM API Connect | <=5.0.2.0 | |
Ibm Network Path Manager | <=2.1.1.9 |
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CVE-2016-3012 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
To fix CVE-2016-3012, upgrade IBM API Connect to version 5.0.3.0 or later.
CVE-2016-3012 represents an exposure of sensitive internal server credentials that can be exploited.
CVE-2016-3012 affects IBM API Connect versions prior to 5.0.3.0 and IBM Network Path Manager versions before 2.1.1.9.
Yes, CVE-2016-3012 can lead to unauthorized access due to the exposure of internal server credentials.