PatchTheCVECVE-2012-2974: The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain admi
CVE-2012-2974 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting smc8024l2 switch. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/, (3) ports/, (4) trunks/, (5) vlans/, (6) qos/, (7) rstp/, (8) dot1x/, (9) security/, (10) igmps/, or (11) snmp/.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.6% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2012-07-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2012-2974?
smc8024l2 switch: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2012-2974 being exploited?
CVE-2012-2974 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2012-2974 affect?
CVE-2012-2974 affects smc8024l2 switch. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The web interface on the SMC SMC8024L2 switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a direct request to a .html file under (1) status/, (2) system/, (3) ports/, (4) trunks/, (5) vlans/, (6) qo
How urgent is CVE-2012-2974?
Priority 56/100. Critical severity