How severe is CVE-2012-4595?

CVE-2012-4595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4595?

CVE-2012-4595 primarily affects Mcafee Email And Web Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4595?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4595 published?

CVE-2012-4595 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4595

CVE-2012-4595 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email And Web Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mcafee Email And Web Security
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.5 through Patch 6 and 5.6 through Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain an admin session ID via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4595?: McAfee Email and Web Security (EWS) 5.5 through Patch 6 and 5.6 through Patch 3, and McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain an admin session ID via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-4595?: CVE-2012-4595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4595 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4595?: CVE-2012-4595 primarily affects Mcafee Email And Web Security. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4595?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4595 published?: CVE-2012-4595 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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