How severe is CVE-2011-5101?

CVE-2011-5101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5101?

CVE-2011-5101 primarily affects Mcafee Saas Endpoint Protection. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5101?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-5101 published?

CVE-2011-5101 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5101

CVE-2011-5101 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Saas Endpoint Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Saas Endpoint Protection
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Rumor technology in McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection before 5.2.4 allows remote attackers to relay e-mail messages via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by relaying spam.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5101?: The Rumor technology in McAfee SaaS Endpoint Protection before 5.2.4 allows remote attackers to relay e-mail messages via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by relaying spam.
How severe is CVE-2011-5101?: CVE-2011-5101 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5101?: CVE-2011-5101 primarily affects Mcafee Saas Endpoint Protection. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5101?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5101 published?: CVE-2011-5101 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:saas_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:saas_endpoint_protection:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:saas_endpoint_protection:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:saas_endpoint_protection:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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