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Vulnerability record · CVE-2012-5161 · published 26 December 2012

CVE-2012-5161: Citrix xenapp vulnerability

Citrix · Xenapp

The XML Service interface in Citrix XenApp 6.5 and 6.5 Feature Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

9.3 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.7% · top 7.3%
9.3CVSS 2.0 base score
5.7%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
12References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The XML Service interface in Citrix XenApp 6.5 and 6.5 Feature Pack 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://osvdb.org/88368
http://secunia.com/advisories/51538 Vendor Advisory
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX135066 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56907
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027868
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80627
http://osvdb.org/88368
http://secunia.com/advisories/51538 Vendor Advisory
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX135066 Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56907
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027868
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80627

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2012-5161), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.