How severe is CVE-2012-5992?

CVE-2012-5992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5992?

CVE-2012-5992 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5992?

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

When was CVE-2012-5992 published?

CVE-2012-5992 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5992

CVE-2012-5992 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2012-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add administrative accounts via screens/aaa/mgmtuser_create.html or (2) insert XSS sequences via the headline parameter to screens/base/web_auth_custom.html, aka Bug ID CSCud50283.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5992?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add administrative accounts via screens/aaa/mgmtuser_create.html or (2) insert XSS sequences via the headline parameter to screens/base/web_auth_custom.html, aka Bug ID CSCud50283.
How severe is CVE-2012-5992?: CVE-2012-5992 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5992?: CVE-2012-5992 primarily affects Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5992 published?: CVE-2012-5992 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://infosec42.blogspot.dk/2012/12/cisco-wlc-csrf-dos-and-persistent-xss.html

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_lan_controller_software:7.2.110.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2000_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2100_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:2500_wireless_lan_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:4100_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:4400_wireless_lan_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:5500_wireless_lan_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:7500_wireless_lan_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:8500_wireless_lan_controller:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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