How severe is CVE-2014-8012?

CVE-2014-8012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8012?

CVE-2014-8012 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8012?

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

When was CVE-2014-8012 published?

CVE-2014-8012 was published on 2014-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8012

CVE-2014-8012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software
Published: 2014-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebVPN Portal Login page in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted attributes in a cookie, aka Bug ID CSCuh24695.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8012?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WebVPN Portal Login page in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted attributes in a cookie, aka Bug ID CSCuh24695.
How severe is CVE-2014-8012?: CVE-2014-8012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8012?: CVE-2014-8012 affects Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8012 published?: CVE-2014-8012 was published on 2014-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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