How severe is CVE-2012-2964?

CVE-2012-2964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2964?

CVE-2012-2964 primarily affects Breakingpointsystems Breakingpoint Storm Appliance Ctm. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2964?

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

When was CVE-2012-2964 published?

CVE-2012-2964 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2964

CVE-2012-2964 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Breakingpointsystems Breakingpoint Storm Appliance Ctm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Breakingpointsystems Breakingpoint Storm Appliance Ctm
Published: 2012-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The BreakingPoint Storm appliance before 3.0 requires cleartext credentials for establishing a session from a GUI administrative client, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for XML documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2964?: The BreakingPoint Storm appliance before 3.0 requires cleartext credentials for establishing a session from a GUI administrative client, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for XML documents.
How severe is CVE-2012-2964?: CVE-2012-2964 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2964?: CVE-2012-2964 primarily affects Breakingpointsystems Breakingpoint Storm Appliance Ctm. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2964 published?: CVE-2012-2964 was published on 2012-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:breakingpointsystems:breakingpoint_storm_appliance_ctm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:breakingpointsystems:breakingpoint_storm_appliance_ctm:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:breakingpointsystems:breakingpoint_storm_appliance_ctm:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:breakingpointsystems:breakingpoint_storm_appliance_ctm:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:breakingpointsystems:breakingpoint_storm_appliance:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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