How severe is CVE-2012-4088?

CVE-2012-4088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4088?

CVE-2012-4088 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4088?

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

When was CVE-2012-4088 published?

CVE-2012-4088 was published on 2013-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4088

CVE-2012-4088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System
Published: 2013-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP server in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) has a hardcoded password for an unspecified user account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read or modify files by leveraging knowledge of this password, aka Bug ID CSCtg20769.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4088?: The FTP server in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) has a hardcoded password for an unspecified user account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read or modify files by leveraging knowledge of this password, aka Bug ID CSCtg20769.
How severe is CVE-2012-4088?: CVE-2012-4088 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4088?: CVE-2012-4088 affects Cisco Unified Computing System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4088 published?: CVE-2012-4088 was published on 2013-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_computing_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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