CVE-2012-4361San\/iq OS Command Injection
lhn/public/network/ping in HP SAN/iQ before 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the second parameter.
Published Aug 20, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-4361 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.7 v2) affecting San\/iq (Hp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including San\/iq 9.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.7
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
48%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
56/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
5
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
lhn/public/network/ping in HP SAN/iQ before 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the second parameter.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| San\/iqHp | 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 | 9.0 |
Patched Releases
San\/iq
9.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 20, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- exploitMSF hp_vsa_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-18893
- exploitExploitDB-18901
- exploit18893
- exploit18901
FAQ
Common Questions.
lhn/public/network/ping in HP SAN/iQ before 9.5 on the HP Virtual SAN Appliance allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the second parameter.
Affected: San\/iq (Hp) versions 8.0, 8.1, 8.5. 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.
Fixed versions are available, including San\/iq 9.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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