How severe is CVE-2012-2163?

CVE-2012-2163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2163 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-2012-2163?

CVE-2012-2163 primarily affects Ibm Scale Out Network Attached Storage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2163?

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-2012-2163 published?

CVE-2012-2163 was published on 2012-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2163

CVE-2012-2163 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Scale Out Network Attached Storage 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: Ibm Scale Out Network Attached Storage
Published: 2012-07-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) 1.1 through 1.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary Linux commands via the (1) Command Line Interface or (2) Graphical User Interface, related to a "code injection" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2163?: IBM Scale Out Network Attached Storage (SONAS) 1.1 through 1.3.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary Linux commands via the (1) Command Line Interface or (2) Graphical User Interface, related to a "code injection" issue.
How severe is CVE-2012-2163?: CVE-2012-2163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2163 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-2012-2163?: CVE-2012-2163 primarily affects Ibm Scale Out Network Attached Storage. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2163?: 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-2012-2163 published?: CVE-2012-2163 was published on 2012-07-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:ibm:scale_out_network_attached_storage:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:scale_out_network_attached_storage:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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