CVE-2012-5216: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5216: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on HP ProCurve 1700-8 (aka J9079A) switches with software b...

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on HP ProCurve 1700-8 (aka J9079A) switches with software before VA.02.09 and 1700-24 (aka J9080A) switches with software before VB.02.09 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 18:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-5216 affects legacy HP ProCurve 1700 switches. A logged-in administrator could potentially be tricked through cross-site request forgery into having their authenticated switch session misused. The public record does not provide severity scoring, detailed impact, or exploit details. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running HP ProCurve 1700-8 or 1700-24 switches on affected pre-fix software. Risk depends on whether administrators use the vulnerable management interface and whether those devices remain in service. Treat this as a legacy network-device hygiene issue unless affected switches manage sensitive segments. Prioritize inventory and firmware verification, because public severity and exploitation evidence are incomplete. Mitigation focus: Upgrade 1700-8 switches to VA.02.09 or later where applicable.; Upgrade 1700-24 switches to VB.02.09 or later where applicable.; Review HP SSRT100512 for vendor-specific guidance and firmware availability..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 28, 2013, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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SSRT100512CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_HP

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