How severe is CVE-2012-6026?

CVE-2012-6026 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6026 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6026?

CVE-2012-6026 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Access Point Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6026?

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

When was CVE-2012-6026 published?

CVE-2012-6026 was published on 2013-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6026

CVE-2012-6026 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Point Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Aironet Access Point Software
Published: 2013-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The HTTP Profiler on the Cisco Aironet Access Point with software 15.2 and earlier does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuc62460.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6026?: The HTTP Profiler on the Cisco Aironet Access Point with software 15.2 and earlier does not properly manage buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via crafted HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCuc62460.
How severe is CVE-2012-6026?: CVE-2012-6026 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6026 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6026?: CVE-2012-6026 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Access Point Software. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6026?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6026 published?: CVE-2012-6026 was published on 2013-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:aironet_access_point_software:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:aironet_access_point_software:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:aironet_access_point_software:12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:aironet_access_point_software:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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