How severe is CVE-2012-3296?

CVE-2012-3296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-3296 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3296?

CVE-2012-3296 primarily affects Ibm Power Hardware Management Console. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3296?

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

When was CVE-2012-3296 published?

CVE-2012-3296 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3296

CVE-2012-3296 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Power Hardware Management Console 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: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Power Hardware Management Console
Published: 2012-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Help link in the login panel in IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7R7.1.0 before SP4, 7R7.2.0 before SP2, and 7R7.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3296?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Help link in the login panel in IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7R7.1.0 before SP4, 7R7.2.0 before SP2, and 7R7.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-3296?: CVE-2012-3296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-3296 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3296?: CVE-2012-3296 primarily affects Ibm Power Hardware Management Console. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3296?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-3296 published?: CVE-2012-3296 was published on 2012-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.1.0:sp0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.1.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.1.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.1.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.2.0:sp0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.2.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:7r7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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