CVE-2012-4122 json
The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell…
published 2013-10-05 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-4066
- cvss
- 6.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 24%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell output redirection, aka Bug IDs CSCts56672 and CSCts56669.
Exploit prediction
0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4122
vendor-advisory
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osvdb.org
/98121
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/87672
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/62843
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-4122
- NVD CVE-2012-4122
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