CVE-2012-2986
CVE-2012-2986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp San/iq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Hp San/iq
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- Last modified:
Description
lhn/public/network/ping in HP SAN/iQ 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) first, (2) third, or (3) fourth parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-4361.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2986?
- lhn/public/network/ping in HP SAN/iQ 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) first, (2) third, or (3) fourth parameter. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-4361.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2986?
- CVE-2012-2986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2986 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2986?
- CVE-2012-2986 affects Hp San/iq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2986?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-2986 published?
- CVE-2012-2986 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:san\/iq:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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