How severe is CVE-2012-4362?

CVE-2012-4362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4362 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4362?

CVE-2012-4362 affects Hp San/iq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4362?

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

When was CVE-2012-4362 published?

CVE-2012-4362 was published on 2012-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4362

CVE-2012-4362 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp San/iq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Hp San/iq
Published: 2012-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

hydra.exe in HP SAN/iQ before 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance has a hardcoded password of L0CAlu53R for the global$agent account, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to a management service via a login: request to TCP port 13838.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4362?: hydra.exe in HP SAN/iQ before 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance has a hardcoded password of L0CAlu53R for the global$agent account, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to a management service via a login: request to TCP port 13838.
How severe is CVE-2012-4362?: CVE-2012-4362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4362 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4362?: CVE-2012-4362 affects Hp San/iq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4362?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4362 published?: CVE-2012-4362 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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