How severe is CVE-2012-4584?

CVE-2012-4584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4584?

CVE-2012-4584 primarily affects Mcafee Email And Web Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?

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

When was CVE-2012-4584 published?

CVE-2012-4584 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4584

CVE-2012-4584 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email And Web Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mcafee Email And Web Security
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4584?: McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.x before 5.5 Patch 6 and 5.6 before Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0 before Patch 1, does not properly encrypt system-backup data, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a backup file, as demonstrated by obtaining password hashes.
How severe is CVE-2012-4584?: CVE-2012-4584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4584?: CVE-2012-4584 primarily affects Mcafee Email And Web Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4584?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4584 published?: CVE-2012-4584 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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