CVE-2019-12696

Name: CVE-2019-12696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-02T19:15:13.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12696 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-693

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Firepower	6.2.3.1
Cisco	Firepower	6.2.3.7
Cisco	Firepower	6.3.0
Cisco	Firepower	6.4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 2, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12696?

How severe is CVE-2019-12696?

CVE-2019-12696 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12696?

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