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

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)

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