How severe is CVE-2012-2490?

CVE-2012-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2490?

CVE-2012-2490 affects Cisco Ip Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2490?

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

When was CVE-2012-2490 published?

CVE-2012-2490 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2490

CVE-2012-2490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Communicator 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ip Communicator
Published: 2012-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco IP Communicator 8.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify the Certificate Trust List via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCtz01471.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2490?: Cisco IP Communicator 8.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify the Certificate Trust List via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCtz01471.
How severe is CVE-2012-2490?: CVE-2012-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2490?: CVE-2012-2490 affects Cisco Ip Communicator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2490 published?: CVE-2012-2490 was published on 2012-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cipc/8_5/english/release_notes/CIPC8x_RN.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_communicator:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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