How severe is CVE-2012-5215?

CVE-2012-5215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5215?

CVE-2012-5215 primarily affects Hp Hotspot Laserjet Pro M1218nfs Mfp. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5215?

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-2012-5215 published?

CVE-2012-5215 was published on 2013-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5215

CVE-2012-5215 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hotspot Laserjet Pro M1218nfs Mfp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hotspot Laserjet Pro M1218nfs Mfp
Published: 2013-03-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability on the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf, M1213nf, M1214nfh, M1216nfh, M1217nfw, and M1219nf, and HotSpot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs, with firmware before 20130211; LaserJet Pro CP1025nw with firmware before 20130212; and LaserJet Pro P1102w and P1606dn with firmware before 20130213 allows remote attackers to modify data or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5215?: Unspecified vulnerability on the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf, M1213nf, M1214nfh, M1216nfh, M1217nfw, and M1219nf, and HotSpot LaserJet Pro M1218nfs, with firmware before 20130211; LaserJet Pro CP1025nw with firmware before 20130212; and LaserJet Pro P1102w and P1606dn with firmware before 20130213 allows remote attackers to modify data or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5215?: CVE-2012-5215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5215?: CVE-2012-5215 primarily affects Hp Hotspot Laserjet Pro M1218nfs Mfp. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5215?: 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-2012-5215 published?: CVE-2012-5215 was published on 2013-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:h:hp:hotspot_laserjet_pro_m1218nfs_mfp:b4k88a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1212nf_mfp:ce841a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1213nf_mfp:ce845a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1214nfh_mfp:ce842a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1216nfh_multifunction_printer:ce843a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1217nfw_multifunction_printer:ce844a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1219nf_mfp:ce846a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:hotspot_laserjet_pro_m1218nfs_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1212nf_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1213nf_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1214nfh_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1216nfh_multifunction_printer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1217nfw_multifunction_printer_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_m1219nf_mfp_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_cp1025nw:ce914a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_cp1025nw:ce918a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_cp1025nw_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_p1102w:ce657a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_p1102w:ce658a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_p1606dn:ce749a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_p1102w_firmware:20130212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:hp:laserjet_pro_p1606dn_firmware:20130212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*