CVE-2019-12697
CVE-2019-12697 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firepower with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-693.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-693
- Affected product: Cisco Firepower
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco Firepower System Software Detection Engine could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured Malware and File Policies for RTF and RAR file types. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12697?
- Multiple vulnerabilities in the Cisco Firepower System Software Detection Engine could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass configured Malware and File Policies for RTF and RAR file types. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12697?
- CVE-2019-12697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-12697 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12697?
- CVE-2019-12697 primarily affects Cisco Firepower. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12697?
- 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-2019-12697 published?
- CVE-2019-12697 was published on 2019-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower:6.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower:6.2.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firepower:6.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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