How severe is CVE-2012-4593?

CVE-2012-4593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4593 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4593?

CVE-2012-4593 primarily affects Mcafee Application Control. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4593?

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

When was CVE-2012-4593 published?

CVE-2012-4593 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4593

CVE-2012-4593 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Application Control 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Application Control
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4593?: McAfee Application Control and Change Control 5.1.x and 6.0.0 do not enforce an intended password requirement in certain situations involving attributes of the password file, which allows local users to bypass authentication by executing a command.
How severe is CVE-2012-4593?: CVE-2012-4593 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4593 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4593?: CVE-2012-4593 primarily affects Mcafee Application Control. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4593?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4593 published?: CVE-2012-4593 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10023

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_control:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:change_control:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:change_control:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:change_control:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:change_control:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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