How severe is CVE-2017-12268?

CVE-2017-12268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12268?

CVE-2017-12268 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12268?

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

When was CVE-2017-12268 published?

CVE-2017-12268 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12268

CVE-2017-12268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2017-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker to enable multiple network adapters, aka a Dual-Homed Interface vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to insufficient NAM policy enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating network interfaces of the device to allow multiple active network interfaces. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send traffic over a non-authorized network interface. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf66539.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12268?: A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker to enable multiple network adapters, aka a Dual-Homed Interface vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to insufficient NAM policy enforcement. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating network interfaces of the device to allow multiple active network interfaces. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to send traffic over a non-authorized network interface. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf66539.
How severe is CVE-2017-12268?: CVE-2017-12268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12268?: CVE-2017-12268 affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-12268 published?: CVE-2017-12268 was published on 2017-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.5\(822\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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