CVE-2019-12651

Name: CVE-2019-12651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-25T20:15:10.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12651 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based user interface (Web UI) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges on the affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based user interface (Web UI) of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute commands with elevated privileges on the affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	16.11.1
Cisco	Cloud Services Router 1000v Firmware	17.1.1
Cisco	Integrated Services Virtual Router Firmware	16.6.5

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-webui-cmd-injectionMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190925-webui-cmd-injectionMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12651?

How severe is CVE-2019-12651?

CVE-2019-12651 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12651?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST