How severe is CVE-2012-2172?

CVE-2012-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2172?

CVE-2012-2172 primarily affects Ibm Ds Storage Manager Host Software. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2172?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-2172 published?

CVE-2012-2172 was published on 2012-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2172

CVE-2012-2172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Ds Storage Manager Host Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Ds Storage Manager Host Software
Published: 2012-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SoftwareRegistration.do in the Storage Manager Profiler in IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager before 10.83.xx.18 on DS Series devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the updateRegn parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2172?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SoftwareRegistration.do in the Storage Manager Profiler in IBM System Storage DS Storage Manager before 10.83.xx.18 on DS Series devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the updateRegn parameter.
How severe is CVE-2012-2172?: CVE-2012-2172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2172?: CVE-2012-2172 primarily affects Ibm Ds Storage Manager Host Software. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2172 published?: CVE-2012-2172 was published on 2012-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:ds_storage_manager_host_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:ds_storage_manager_host_software:10.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:ds_storage_manager_host_software:10.60.x5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4100:1724:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4200:1814:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4300:1722:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4400:1742:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4500:1742:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4700:1814:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:ds4800:1815:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_dcs3700_storage_subsystem:1818:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3200:1726:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3300:1726:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3400:1726:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3512:1746:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3524:1746:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds3950_express:1814:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds5020_disk_controller:1814-20a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds5100_storage_controller:1818:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ibm:system_storage_ds5300_storage_controller:1818:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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