How severe is CVE-2012-1338?

CVE-2012-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-1338 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-2012-1338?

CVE-2012-1338 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1338?

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

When was CVE-2012-1338 published?

CVE-2012-1338 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-1338

CVE-2012-1338 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2012-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco IOS 15.0 and 15.1 on Catalyst 3560 and 3750 series switches allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by completing local web authentication quickly, aka Bug ID CSCts88664.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1338?: Cisco IOS 15.0 and 15.1 on Catalyst 3560 and 3750 series switches allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) by completing local web authentication quickly, aka Bug ID CSCts88664.
How severe is CVE-2012-1338?: CVE-2012-1338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1338 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-2012-1338?: CVE-2012-1338 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1338?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1338 published?: CVE-2012-1338 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3560:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3560-e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3560-x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750-e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750-x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750_metro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:catalyst_3750g:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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