How severe is CVE-2012-0340?

CVE-2012-0340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0340 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0340?

CVE-2012-0340 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0340?

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

When was CVE-2012-0340 published?

CVE-2012-0340 was published on 2012-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0340

CVE-2012-0340 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance
Published: 2012-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface on the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance with software before 6.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the header parameter to the default URI under admin/, aka bug ID 72410.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0340?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface on the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance with software before 6.5.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the header parameter to the default URI under admin/, aka bug ID 72410.
How severe is CVE-2012-0340?: CVE-2012-0340 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0340 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0340?: CVE-2012-0340 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0340?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0340 published?: CVE-2012-0340 was published on 2012-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:4.2.1-22.2.i386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:4.2.1-22.i386:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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