How severe is CVE-2012-2960?

CVE-2012-2960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2960?

CVE-2012-2960 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2960?

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

When was CVE-2012-2960 published?

CVE-2012-2960 was published on 2012-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2960

CVE-2012-2960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance Firmware 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: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance Firmware
Published: 2012-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the import functionality in HP ArcSight Connector appliance 6.2.0.6244.0 and ArcSight Logger appliance 5.2.0.6288.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2960?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the import functionality in HP ArcSight Connector appliance 6.2.0.6244.0 and ArcSight Logger appliance 5.2.0.6288.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2012-2960?: CVE-2012-2960 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2960?: CVE-2012-2960 primarily affects Hp Arcsight Connector Appliance Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2960 published?: CVE-2012-2960 was published on 2012-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance_firmware:6.0.0.60023.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance_firmware:6.2.0.6244.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance:c1400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance:c3400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_connector_appliance:c5400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:arcsight_logger_appliance_firmware:5.2.0.6288.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:arcsight_logger_appliance:l7400-san:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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