How severe is CVE-2012-4594?

CVE-2012-4594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4594 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-2012-4594?

CVE-2012-4594 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4594?

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

When was CVE-2012-4594 published?

CVE-2012-4594 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4594

CVE-2012-4594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator 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 Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information from arbitrary reporting panels, via a modified ID value in a console URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4594?: McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 4.6.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions, and obtain sensitive information from arbitrary reporting panels, via a modified ID value in a console URL.
How severe is CVE-2012-4594?: CVE-2012-4594 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4594 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-2012-4594?: CVE-2012-4594 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4594?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4594 published?: CVE-2012-4594 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:3.0:sp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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