How severe is CVE-2012-2285?

CVE-2012-2285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2285 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2285?

CVE-2012-2285 primarily affects Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2285?

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

When was CVE-2012-2285 published?

CVE-2012-2285 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2285

CVE-2012-2285 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition
Published: 2012-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (aka CTA, formerly FMA) 9.0 and earlier, and Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition (CTA/VE) 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to obtain GUI administrative access by sending a crafted file during the authentication phase.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2285?: EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance (aka CTA, formerly FMA) 9.0 and earlier, and Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition (CTA/VE) 9.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to obtain GUI administrative access by sending a crafted file during the authentication phase.
How severe is CVE-2012-2285?: CVE-2012-2285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2285 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2285?: CVE-2012-2285 primarily affects Emc Cloud Tiering Appliance Virtual Edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2285?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2285 published?: CVE-2012-2285 was published on 2012-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:cloud_tiering_appliance_virtual_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:cloud_tiering_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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