CVE-2012-1316

Name: CVE-2012-1316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T14:15:11.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1316 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Cisco IronPort Web Security Appliance does not check for certificate revocation which could lead to MITM attacks. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IronPort Web Security Appliance does not check for certificate revocation which could lead to MITM attacks

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ironport Web Security Appliance	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52981Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.secureworks.com/research/transitive-trustThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52981Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.secureworks.com/research/transitive-trustThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1316?

Cisco IronPort Web Security Appliance does not check for certificate revocation which could lead to MITM attacks

How severe is CVE-2012-1316?

CVE-2012-1316 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1316?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-1316?

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Source: NVD / NIST