How severe is CVE-2012-2009?

CVE-2012-2009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2009?

CVE-2012-2009 primarily affects Hp Performance Insight. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2009?

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-2012-2009 published?

CVE-2012-2009 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2009

CVE-2012-2009 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Performance Insight with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Performance Insight
Published: 2012-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Performance Insight for Networks 5.3.x, 5.41, 5.41.001, and 5.41.002 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2009?: Unspecified vulnerability in HP Performance Insight for Networks 5.3.x, 5.41, 5.41.001, and 5.41.002 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2009?: CVE-2012-2009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2009?: CVE-2012-2009 primarily affects Hp Performance Insight. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2009?: 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-2012-2009 published?: CVE-2012-2009 was published on 2012-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:performance_insight:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:performance_insight:5.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:performance_insight:5.41.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:performance_insight:5.41.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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