CRITICAL
CVE-2012-2561
CWE-264Published: May 21, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
HP Business Service Management (BSM) 9.12 does not properly restrict the uploading of .war files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JSP code within the JBOSS Application Server component via a crafted request to TCP port 1098, 1099, or 4444.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-2561 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
HP1 product(s)
business service management
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/859230US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/859230US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-2561
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 21, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-2561 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.