Is CVE-2012-0124 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-0124, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-0124 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-0124 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0124?

CVE-2012-0124 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2012-0124

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 14, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in HP Data Protector Express (aka DPX) 5.0.00 before build 59287 and 6.0.00 before build 11974 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0124 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-0124. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.