How severe is CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4592?

CVE-2012-4592 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-2012-4592?

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

When was CVE-2012-4592 published?

CVE-2012-4592 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4592

CVE-2012-4592 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Enterprise Mobility Manager
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Portal in McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) before 10.0 does not set the secure flag for the ASP.NET session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4592?: The Portal in McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) before 10.0 does not set the secure flag for the ASP.NET session cookie in an https session, which makes it easier for remote attackers to capture this cookie by intercepting its transmission within an http session.
How severe is CVE-2012-4592?: CVE-2012-4592 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4592?: CVE-2012-4592 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-2012-4592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4592 published?: CVE-2012-4592 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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