How severe is CVE-2012-4596?

CVE-2012-4596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4596 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-2012-4596?

CVE-2012-4596 primarily affects Mcafee Email Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4596?

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

When was CVE-2012-4596 published?

CVE-2012-4596 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4596

CVE-2012-4596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email Gateway 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mcafee Email Gateway
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and download arbitrary files via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4596?: Directory traversal vulnerability in McAfee Email Gateway (MEG) 7.0.0 and 7.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and download arbitrary files via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2012-4596?: CVE-2012-4596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4596 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-2012-4596?: CVE-2012-4596 primarily affects Mcafee Email Gateway. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4596?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4596 published?: CVE-2012-4596 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_gateway:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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