How severe is CVE-2012-2561?

CVE-2012-2561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2561?

CVE-2012-2561 affects Hp Business Service Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2561?

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-2012-2561 published?

CVE-2012-2561 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2561

CVE-2012-2561 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Business Service Management with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Business Service Management
Published: 2012-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP Business Service Management (BSM) 9.12 does not properly restrict the uploading of .war files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JSP code within the JBOSS Application Server component via a crafted request to TCP port 1098, 1099, or 4444.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2561?: HP Business Service Management (BSM) 9.12 does not properly restrict the uploading of .war files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JSP code within the JBOSS Application Server component via a crafted request to TCP port 1098, 1099, or 4444.
How severe is CVE-2012-2561?: CVE-2012-2561 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2561?: CVE-2012-2561 affects Hp Business Service Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2561?: 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-2012-2561 published?: CVE-2012-2561 was published on 2012-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:business_service_management:9.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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