How severe is CVE-2012-6606?

CVE-2012-6606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6606 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6606?

CVE-2012-6606 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6606?

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

When was CVE-2012-6606 published?

CVE-2012-6606 was published on 2013-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6606

CVE-2012-6606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2013-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect before 1.1.7, and NetConnect, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof portal servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6606?: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect before 1.1.7, and NetConnect, does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof portal servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2012-6606?: CVE-2012-6606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6606 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6606?: CVE-2012-6606 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6606?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6606 published?: CVE-2012-6606 was published on 2013-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:netconnect:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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