CVE-2012-4131
CVE-2012-4131 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Nx-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Cisco Nx-os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-4131?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in tar in Cisco NX-OS allows local users to access arbitrary files via crafted command-line arguments, aka Bug IDs CSCty07157, CSCty07159, CSCty07162, and CSCty07164.
- How severe is CVE-2012-4131?
- CVE-2012-4131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-4131 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-4131?
- CVE-2012-4131 affects Cisco Nx-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-4131?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-4131 published?
- CVE-2012-4131 was published on 2013-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:nx-os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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