How severe is CVE-2012-4122?

CVE-2012-4122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4122?

CVE-2012-4122 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4122?

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

When was CVE-2012-4122 published?

CVE-2012-4122 was published on 2013-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4122

CVE-2012-4122 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
Published: 2013-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell output redirection, aka Bug IDs CSCts56672 and CSCts56669.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4122?: The CLI parser in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions, and overwrite or create arbitrary files, via shell output redirection, aka Bug IDs CSCts56672 and CSCts56669.
How severe is CVE-2012-4122?: CVE-2012-4122 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4122?: CVE-2012-4122 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4122?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4122 published?: CVE-2012-4122 was published on 2013-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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