CVE-2012-5990
CVE-2012-5990 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Network Control 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Cisco Prime Network Control System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Health Monitor Login pages in Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) and Wireless Control System (WCS) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCud18375.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-5990?
- Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Health Monitor Login pages in Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) and Wireless Control System (WCS) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCud18375.
- How severe is CVE-2012-5990?
- CVE-2012-5990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2012-5990 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-5990?
- CVE-2012-5990 primarily affects Cisco Prime Network Control System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-5990?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2012-5990 published?
- CVE-2012-5990 was published on 2013-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_control_system:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wireless_control_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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