How severe is CVE-2017-12545?

CVE-2017-12545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12545?

CVE-2017-12545 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12545?

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-2017-12545 published?

CVE-2017-12545 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12545

CVE-2017-12545 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp System Management Homepage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Hp System Management Homepage
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE System Management Homepage for Windows and Linux version prior to v7.6.1 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12545?: A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE System Management Homepage for Windows and Linux version prior to v7.6.1 was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-12545?: CVE-2017-12545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12545?: CVE-2017-12545 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12545?: 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-2017-12545 published?: CVE-2017-12545 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_management_homepage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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