# CVE-2012-4818: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1, 8.5, and 8,7 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by i

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-08-28 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78651
- 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=hm

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