CVE-2012-5990: XSS

Published Sep 6, 2013
·
Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Health Monitor Login pages in Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) and Wireless Control System (WCS) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCud18375.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Prime Network Control System
Cisco Wireless Control System

Event History

Sep 6, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5990?

CVE-2012-5990 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

2

How can I fix CVE-2012-5990?

To fix CVE-2012-5990, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by Cisco for the affected products.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2012-5990?

CVE-2012-5990 affects the Cisco Prime Network Control System and Cisco Wireless Control System.

4

What attacks can be carried out using CVE-2012-5990?

Using CVE-2012-5990, attackers can perform cross-site scripting attacks to inject arbitrary scripts into the affected web pages.

5

Is CVE-2012-5990 being actively exploited in the wild?

As of the latest information, there is no evidence to suggest that CVE-2012-5990 is being actively exploited in the wild.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203