How severe is CVE-2012-4588?

CVE-2012-4588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4588?

CVE-2012-4588 primarily affects Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4588?

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

When was CVE-2012-4588 published?

CVE-2012-4588 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4588

CVE-2012-4588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1 record all invalid usernames presented in failed login attempts, and place them on a list of accounts that an administrator may wish to unlock, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive list size in the EMM Database) via a long sequence of login attempts with different usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4588?: McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1 record all invalid usernames presented in failed login attempts, and place them on a list of accounts that an administrator may wish to unlock, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive list size in the EMM Database) via a long sequence of login attempts with different usernames.
How severe is CVE-2012-4588?: CVE-2012-4588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4588?: CVE-2012-4588 primarily affects Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4588 published?: CVE-2012-4588 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10021

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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