How severe is CVE-2012-6314?

CVE-2012-6314 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6314 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-2012-6314?

CVE-2012-6314 affects Citrix Xendesktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6314?

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

When was CVE-2012-6314 published?

CVE-2012-6314 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6314

CVE-2012-6314 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Citrix Xendesktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Citrix Xendesktop
Published: 2012-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Citrix XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent (VDA) 5.6.x before 5.6.200, when making changes to the server-side policy that control USB redirection, does not propagate changes to the VDA, which allows authenticated users to retain access to the USB device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6314?: Citrix XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent (VDA) 5.6.x before 5.6.200, when making changes to the server-side policy that control USB redirection, does not propagate changes to the VDA, which allows authenticated users to retain access to the USB device.
How severe is CVE-2012-6314?: CVE-2012-6314 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6314 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-2012-6314?: CVE-2012-6314 affects Citrix Xendesktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6314?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6314 published?: CVE-2012-6314 was published on 2012-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:xendesktop:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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