How severe is CVE-2012-0123?

CVE-2012-0123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-0123 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0123?

CVE-2012-0123 primarily affects Hp Data Protector Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0123?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-0123 published?

CVE-2012-0123 was published on 2012-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0123

CVE-2012-0123 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Data Protector Express
Published: 2012-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1498.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0123?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors, aka ZDI-CAN-1498.
How severe is CVE-2012-0123?: CVE-2012-0123 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0123 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0123?: CVE-2012-0123 primarily affects Hp Data Protector Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0123?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0123 published?: CVE-2012-0123 was published on 2012-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector_express:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector_express:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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