How severe is CVE-2012-4605?

CVE-2012-4605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4605 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4605?

CVE-2012-4605 primarily affects Websense Websense Email Security. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4605?

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

When was CVE-2012-4605 published?

CVE-2012-4605 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4605

CVE-2012-4605 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Websense Websense Email Security 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Websense Websense Email Security
Published: 2012-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of the SMTP component in Websense Email Security 6.1 through 7.3 enables weak SSL ciphers in the "SurfControl plc\SuperScout Email Filter\SMTP" registry key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4605?: The default configuration of the SMTP component in Websense Email Security 6.1 through 7.3 enables weak SSL ciphers in the "SurfControl plc\SuperScout Email Filter\SMTP" registry key, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack against encrypted session data.
How severe is CVE-2012-4605?: CVE-2012-4605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4605 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4605?: CVE-2012-4605 primarily affects Websense Websense Email Security. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4605?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4605 published?: CVE-2012-4605 was published on 2012-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:6.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:websense:websense_email_security:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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