How severe is CVE-2017-12561?

CVE-2017-12561 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-2017-12561 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12561?

CVE-2017-12561 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-2017-12561?

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-2017-12561 published?

CVE-2017-12561 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12561

CVE-2017-12561 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 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-824.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 31% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-824
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 Plat 7.3 E0504P4 and earlier was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12561?: A remote code execution vulnerability in HPE intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT version Plat 7.3 E0504P4 and earlier was found.
How severe is CVE-2017-12561?: CVE-2017-12561 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-2017-12561 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12561?: CVE-2017-12561 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-2017-12561?: 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-2017-12561 published?: CVE-2017-12561 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:e0504p4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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