Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2012-0124?

Affected: Data Protector Express (Hp) versions 5.0, 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2012-0124 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2012-0124 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2012-0124?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2012-0124?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2012-0124 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2012-0124

CriticalPublic exploit

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.

Published Mar 14, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2012-0124 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Data Protector Express (Hp).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

62%

Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Data Protector ExpressHp	5.0, 6.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 14, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

References

exploitMSF hp_dataprotector_new_folder.rb
exploitExploitDB-19484
otherSSRT100781

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Data Protector Express (Hp) versions 5.0, 6.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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