CVE-2012-3296

Name: CVE-2012-3296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-17T20:55:04.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Help link in the login panel in IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7R7.1.0 before SP4, 7R7.2.0 before SP2, and 7R7.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Help link in the login panel in IBM Power Hardware Management Console (HMC) 7R7.1.0 before SP4, 7R7.2.0 before SP2, and 7R7.3.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Power Hardware Management Console	7r7.1.0
Ibm	Power Hardware Management Console	7r7.2.0
Ibm	Power Hardware Management Console	7r7.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 17, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3296?

How severe is CVE-2012-3296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3296?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST