How severe is CVE-2012-2496?

CVE-2012-2496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-2496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2496?

CVE-2012-2496 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2496?

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

When was CVE-2012-2496 published?

CVE-2012-2496 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2496

CVE-2012-2496 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2012-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain Java applet in the VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR7 on 64-bit Linux platforms does not properly restrict use of Java components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCty45925.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2496?: A certain Java applet in the VPN downloader implementation in the WebLaunch feature in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client 3.x before 3.0 MR7 on 64-bit Linux platforms does not properly restrict use of Java components, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka Bug ID CSCty45925.
How severe is CVE-2012-2496?: CVE-2012-2496 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2496?: CVE-2012-2496 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2496 published?: CVE-2012-2496 was published on 2012-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120620-ac

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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