How severe is CVE-2019-12002?

CVE-2019-12002 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-2019-12002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12002?

CVE-2019-12002 primarily affects Hpe Msa 1040 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12002?

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-2019-12002 published?

CVE-2019-12002 was published on 2020-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12002

CVE-2019-12002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hpe Msa 1040 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Msa 1040 Firmware
Published: 2020-04-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote session reuse vulnerability leading to access restriction bypass was discovered in HPE MSA 2040 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 1040 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2042 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2052 SAN Storage version(s): GL225P001 and earlier; GL225P001 and earlier; VE270R001-01 and earlier; GL225P001 and earlier; VL270R001-01 and earlier; VL270R001-01 and earlier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12002?: A remote session reuse vulnerability leading to access restriction bypass was discovered in HPE MSA 2040 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 1040 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 1050 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2042 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2050 SAN Storage; HPE MSA 2052 SAN Storage version(s): GL225P001 and earlier; GL225P001 and earlier; VE270R001-01 and earlier; GL225P001 and earlier; VL270R001-01 and earlier; VL270R001-01 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2019-12002?: CVE-2019-12002 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-2019-12002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12002?: CVE-2019-12002 primarily affects Hpe Msa 1040 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12002?: 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-2019-12002 published?: CVE-2019-12002 was published on 2020-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03940en_us

Affected products (6)

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cpe:2.3:o:hpe:msa_2040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:msa_2042_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:msa_1050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:msa_2050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:msa_2052_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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