How severe is CVE-2012-6601?

CVE-2012-6601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-6601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6601?

CVE-2012-6601 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6601?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-6601 published?

CVE-2012-6601 was published on 2013-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6601

CVE-2012-6601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2013-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x before 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 36983.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6601?: The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x before 4.1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, aka Ref ID 36983.
How severe is CVE-2012-6601?: CVE-2012-6601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-6601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6601?: CVE-2012-6601 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-6601 published?: CVE-2012-6601 was published on 2013-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2012-6601

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:3.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:3.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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