How severe is CVE-2012-4585?

CVE-2012-4585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4585 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4585?

CVE-2012-4585 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-2012-4585?

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

When was CVE-2012-4585 published?

CVE-2012-4585 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4585

CVE-2012-4585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email And Web Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
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, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4585?: 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, allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2012-4585?: CVE-2012-4585 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4585 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4585?: CVE-2012-4585 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-2012-4585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4585 published?: CVE-2012-4585 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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