How severe is CVE-2012-2287?

CVE-2012-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-2287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2287?

CVE-2012-2287 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2287?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-2287 published?

CVE-2012-2287 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2287

CVE-2012-2287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Authentication Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Rsa Authentication Agent
Published: 2012-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The authentication functionality in EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1 and RSA Authentication Client 3.5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when an unspecified configuration exists, allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended token-authentication step, and establish a login session to a remote host, by leveraging Windows credentials for that host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2287?: The authentication functionality in EMC RSA Authentication Agent 7.1 and RSA Authentication Client 3.5 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, when an unspecified configuration exists, allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended token-authentication step, and establish a login session to a remote host, by leveraging Windows credentials for that host.
How severe is CVE-2012-2287?: CVE-2012-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-2287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2287?: CVE-2012-2287 primarily affects Emc Rsa Authentication Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-2287 published?: CVE-2012-2287 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_agent:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:rsa_authentication_client:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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