How severe is CVE-2017-12556?

CVE-2017-12556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12556 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12556?

CVE-2017-12556 primarily affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12556?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12556 published?

CVE-2017-12556 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12556

CVE-2017-12556 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Intelligent Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Hp Intelligent Management Center
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version IMC Plat 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12556?: A Remote Code Execution vulnerability in HPE intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version IMC Plat 7.3 E0504P2 and earlier was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-12556?: CVE-2017-12556 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12556 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12556?: CVE-2017-12556 primarily affects Hp Intelligent Management Center. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12556?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12556 published?: CVE-2017-12556 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:intelligent_management_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:intelligent_management_center:7.3:e0504p2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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