What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2288?

CVE-2012-2288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (Critical). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 69.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2288?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2288. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 69.9%.

Networker CVE-2012-2288

CRITICAL

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String (CWE-134)

2012-09-04 security_alert@emc.com

RCE Networker Emc

9.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-134 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Format string safety
Impact	CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, M complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 69.92%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the critical-severity affected system.

Emergency Immediate action required. Why: CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available.

No patch listed yet 69.9% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 69.9%.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-134. Format string vulnerability in the nsrd RPC service in EMC NetWorker 7.6.3 and 7.6.4 before 7.6.4.1, and 8.0 before 8.0.0.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a message. Affected products include: Emc Networker. Version information: before 7.6.4.1.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.3 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

DescriptionCVE.org

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

5.5/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

69.9%

Top 1% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS POC (1)

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How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity CRITICAL

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 69.9%

Patch available No

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

CRITICAL + EPSS > 30%, no patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Out-of-Cycle

Exploitation· derived

Active

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

High

Priority Score

151

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +70

CVSS: +46

PoC: +20

Weaponized: +15

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:7.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches

REF http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-08/0219.html REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55330 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027459

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