How severe is CVE-2012-4590?

CVE-2012-4590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4590?

CVE-2012-4590 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-2012-4590?

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

When was CVE-2012-4590 published?

CVE-2012-4590 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4590

CVE-2012-4590 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in About.aspx in the Portal in McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) before 10.0 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) User Agent or (2) Connection variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4590?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in About.aspx in the Portal in McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) before 10.0 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) User Agent or (2) Connection variable.
How severe is CVE-2012-4590?: CVE-2012-4590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4590?: CVE-2012-4590 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-2012-4590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4590 published?: CVE-2012-4590 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:enterprise_mobility_manager:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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