How severe is CVE-2012-2284?

CVE-2012-2284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-2284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-2284?

CVE-2012-2284 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-2284?

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

When was CVE-2012-2284 published?

CVE-2012-2284 was published on 2012-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-2284

CVE-2012-2284 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications
Published: 2012-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) install and (2) upgrade processes in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375, when Exchange Server is used, allow local users to read cleartext administrator credentials via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2284?: The (1) install and (2) upgrade processes in EMC NetWorker Module for Microsoft Applications (NMM) 2.2.1, 2.3 before build 122, and 2.4 before build 375, when Exchange Server is used, allow local users to read cleartext administrator credentials via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-2284?: CVE-2012-2284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-2284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2284?: CVE-2012-2284 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2284?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2284 published?: CVE-2012-2284 was published on 2012-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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