CVE-2012-2494
CVE-2012-2494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 does not compare the timestamp of offered software to the timestamp of installed software, which allows remote attackers to force a version downgrade by using (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components to offer signed code that corresponds to an older software release, aka Bug ID CSCtw48681.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-2494?
- The VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 2.x before 2.5 MR6 and 3.x before 3.0 MR8 does not compare the timestamp of offered software to the timestamp of installed software, which allows remote attackers to force a version downgrade by using (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components to offer signed code that corresponds to an older software release, aka Bug ID CSCtw48681.
- How severe is CVE-2012-2494?
- CVE-2012-2494 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-2494 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-2494?
- CVE-2012-2494 primarily affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-2494?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-2494 published?
- CVE-2012-2494 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.2.128:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.2.133:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.2.136:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.2.140:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.3.185:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.3.254:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.3.2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.4.0202:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.4.1012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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