How severe is CVE-2012-2974?

CVE-2012-2974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-2974 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-2012-2974?

CVE-2012-2974 affects Smc Smc8024l2 Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2974?

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-2012-2974 published?

CVE-2012-2974 was published on 2012-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2974

CVE-2012-2974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Smc Smc8024l2 Switch 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Smc Smc8024l2 Switch
Published: 2012-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/, (3) ports/, (4) trunks/, (5) vlans/, (6) qos/, (7) rstp/, (8) dot1x/, (9) security/, (10) igmps/, or (11) snmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2974?: The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/, (3) ports/, (4) trunks/, (5) vlans/, (6) qos/, (7) rstp/, (8) dot1x/, (9) security/, (10) igmps/, or (11) snmp/.
How severe is CVE-2012-2974?: CVE-2012-2974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-2974 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-2012-2974?: CVE-2012-2974 affects Smc Smc8024l2 Switch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2974?: 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-2012-2974 published?: CVE-2012-2974 was published on 2012-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:smc:smc8024l2_switch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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