CVE-2012-4089: cisco unified_computing_system Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.6v2.0MediumModified
Published 24-09-2013Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2012-4089 is a medium (CVSS 6.6) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco unified_computing_system. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.6/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-09-2013PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MCTOOLS in the fabric interconnect in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) allows local users to execute arbitrary Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) commands by leveraging (1) local, (2) shell-level, or (3) debug-level privileges at the operating-system layer, aka Bug ID CSCtg76239.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 6.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Cisco1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2012-4089Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource CISCO