CVE-2012-6610
CVE-2012-6610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Polycom Hdx Video End Points with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Polycom Hdx Video End Points
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Polycom HDX Video End Points before 3.0.4 and UC APL before 2.7.1.J allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as demonstrated by a ; (semicolon) to the ping command feature.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-6610?
- Polycom HDX Video End Points before 3.0.4 and UC APL before 2.7.1.J allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as demonstrated by a ; (semicolon) to the ping command feature.
- How severe is CVE-2012-6610?
- CVE-2012-6610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2012-6610 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2012-6610?
- CVE-2012-6610 primarily affects Polycom Hdx Video End Points. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2012-6610?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2012-6610 published?
- CVE-2012-6610 was published on 2020-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Mar/18
- https://web.archive.org/web/20130317232013/http://blog.tempest.com.br/joao-paulo-campello/polycom-web-management-interface-os-command-injection.html
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:polycom:hdx_video_end_points:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:polycom:uc_apl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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