How severe is CVE-2012-5218?

CVE-2012-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-5218 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5218?

CVE-2012-5218 affects Hp Elitepad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5218?

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-2012-5218 published?

CVE-2012-5218 was published on 2013-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5218

CVE-2012-5218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Elitepad with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Elitepad
Published: 2013-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

HP ElitePad 900 PCs with BIOS F.0x before F.01 Update 1.0.0.8 do not enable the Secure Boot feature, which allows local users to bypass intended BIOS restrictions and boot unintended operating systems via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5218?: HP ElitePad 900 PCs with BIOS F.0x before F.01 Update 1.0.0.8 do not enable the Secure Boot feature, which allows local users to bypass intended BIOS restrictions and boot unintended operating systems via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5218?: CVE-2012-5218 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-5218 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5218?: CVE-2012-5218 affects Hp Elitepad. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5218?: 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-2012-5218 published?: CVE-2012-5218 was published on 2013-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/kb/docDisplay/?docId=emr_na-c03727435-1

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:hp:elitepad:900:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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