How severe is CVE-2012-6007?

CVE-2012-6007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6007?

CVE-2012-6007 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-2012-6007?

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

When was CVE-2012-6007 published?

CVE-2012-6007 was published on 2012-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6007

CVE-2012-6007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software 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: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Wireless Lan Controller Software
Published: 2012-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in screens/base/web_auth_custom.html on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the headline parameter, aka Bug ID CSCud65187, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5992.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6007?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in screens/base/web_auth_custom.html on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the headline parameter, aka Bug ID CSCud65187, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-5992.
How severe is CVE-2012-6007?: CVE-2012-6007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6007?: CVE-2012-6007 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-2012-6007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6007 published?: CVE-2012-6007 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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