CVE-2012-4075: Cisco NX-OS allows local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters i...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4075 is a Cisco NX-OS issue where someone who already has local access could gain higher privileges and run arbitrary commands. The source bundle does not identify affected versions or a specific fix. Business urgency depends on whether low-trust or shared local accounts exist on NX-OS devices. Exposure is most likely on Cisco NX-OS environments where local CLI or shell access is available to non-administrative, shared, or weakly controlled accounts. Exact affected releases cannot be determined from the supplied sources. Prioritize environments where many users have local access to network infrastructure. Treat affected core switching or data center devices as higher urgency because privilege escalation on NX-OS can affect network control planes and operational availability. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory for affected NX-OS versions and vendor remediation.; Inventory NX-OS devices and compare software versions against Cisco guidance.; Restrict local CLI access to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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