Is CVE-2012-2959 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-2959, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-2959 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-2959 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2959?

CVE-2012-2959 has a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2012-2959

CWE-352Published: June 11, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in password-manager/changePasswords.do in BMC Identity Management Suite 7.5.00.103 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change passwords.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-2959 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-2012-2959. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.