How severe is CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4655?

CVE-2012-4655 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4655?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4655 published?

CVE-2012-4655 was published on 2012-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4655

CVE-2012-4655 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2012-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug IDs CSCtz76128 and CSCtz78204.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4655?: The WebLaunch feature in Cisco Secure Desktop before 3.6.6020 does not properly validate binaries that are received by the downloader process, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving (1) ActiveX or (2) Java components, aka Bug IDs CSCtz76128 and CSCtz78204.
How severe is CVE-2012-4655?: CVE-2012-4655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4655?: CVE-2012-4655 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4655?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4655 published?: CVE-2012-4655 was published on 2012-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (25)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.2048:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.841:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.1077:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.2001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.5.2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.181:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.185:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.1001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.3002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.4021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.6.5005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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