How severe is CVE-2012-0333?

CVE-2012-0333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0333?

CVE-2012-0333 primarily affects Cisco Small Business Ip Phone Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0333?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0333 published?

CVE-2012-0333 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0333

CVE-2012-0333 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Small Business Ip Phone Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Small Business Ip Phone Firmware
Published: 2012-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Small Business IP phones with SPA 500 series firmware 7.4.9 and earlier do not require authentication for Push XML requests, which allows remote attackers to make telephone calls via an XML document, aka Bug ID CSCts08768.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0333?: Cisco Small Business IP phones with SPA 500 series firmware 7.4.9 and earlier do not require authentication for Push XML requests, which allows remote attackers to make telephone calls via an XML document, aka Bug ID CSCts08768.
How severe is CVE-2012-0333?: CVE-2012-0333 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0333?: CVE-2012-0333 primarily affects Cisco Small Business Ip Phone Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0333 published?: CVE-2012-0333 was published on 2012-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_ip_phone_firmware:7.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:small_business_ip_phone:spa525g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:small_business_ip_phone:spa525g2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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