How severe is CVE-2012-4599?

CVE-2012-4599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4599?

CVE-2012-4599 primarily affects Mcafee Smartfilter Administration. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4599?

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

When was CVE-2012-4599 published?

CVE-2012-4599 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4599

CVE-2012-4599 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Smartfilter Administration with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Mcafee Smartfilter Administration
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee SmartFilter Administration, and SmartFilter Administration Bess Edition, before 4.2.1.01 does not require authentication for access to the JBoss Remote Method Invocation (RMI) interface, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .war file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4599?: McAfee SmartFilter Administration, and SmartFilter Administration Bess Edition, before 4.2.1.01 does not require authentication for access to the JBoss Remote Method Invocation (RMI) interface, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .war file.
How severe is CVE-2012-4599?: CVE-2012-4599 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4599?: CVE-2012-4599 primarily affects Mcafee Smartfilter Administration. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4599?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4599 published?: CVE-2012-4599 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10029

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:smartfilter_administration:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:smartfilter_administration:*:*:bess:*:*:*:*:*

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