How severe is CVE-2012-5161?

CVE-2012-5161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-5161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5161?

CVE-2012-5161 primarily affects Citrix Xenapp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5161?

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-2012-5161 published?

CVE-2012-5161 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5161

CVE-2012-5161 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xenapp 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Xenapp
Published: 2012-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The XML Service interface in Citrix XenApp 6.5 and 6.5 Feature Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5161?: The XML Service interface in Citrix XenApp 6.5 and 6.5 Feature Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5161?: CVE-2012-5161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5161?: CVE-2012-5161 primarily affects Citrix Xenapp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5161?: 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-2012-5161 published?: CVE-2012-5161 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:6.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xenapp:6.5.0.0:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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