CVE-2012-5992

Name: CVE-2012-5992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-12-19T11:56:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add administrative accounts via screens/aaa/mgmtuser_create.html or (2) insert XSS sequences via the headline parameter to screens/base/web_auth_custom.html, aka Bug ID CSCud50283.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities on Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.2.110.0 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) add administrative accounts via screens/aaa/mgmtuser_create.html or (2) insert XSS sequences via the headline parameter to screens/base/web_auth_custom.html, aka Bug ID CSCud50283.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	7.2.110.0
Cisco	2000 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	2100 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	2500 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	4100 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	4400 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	5500 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	7500 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions
Cisco	8500 Wireless Lan Controller	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5992?

How severe is CVE-2012-5992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5992?

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Source: NVD / NIST