CVE-2012-4111: The create certreq command in the fabric-interconnect component in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) all...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A local user on Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect could potentially use a certificate request command to gain higher privileges. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, severity, or a specific fix, so exposure must be verified against Cisco’s notice and deployed UCS inventory. Likely limited to organizations operating Cisco UCS Fabric Interconnect management environments where local users can access the create certreq command. The bundle lists Cisco UCS generally but does not provide affected versions, so asset-specific confirmation is required. Treat this as a targeted infrastructure risk until Cisco exposure is confirmed. Business urgency is highest where UCS Fabric Interconnects support critical production workloads or where many local administrators have access. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco notice CVE-2012-4111 for affected UCS releases and fixed software guidance.; Restrict local UCS Fabric Interconnect administrative access to trusted, necessary accounts.; Audit privileged and local UCS accounts for stale, shared, or unnecessary access..

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

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