How severe is CVE-2012-4610?

CVE-2012-4610 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-4610 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4610?

CVE-2012-4610 affects Emc Avamar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4610?

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

When was CVE-2012-4610 published?

CVE-2012-4610 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4610

CVE-2012-4610 is a low-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Emc Avamar
Published: 2012-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC Avamar Client for VMware 6.1 stores the cleartext server root password on the proxy client, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging "network access" to the proxy client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4610?: EMC Avamar Client for VMware 6.1 stores the cleartext server root password on the proxy client, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging "network access" to the proxy client.
How severe is CVE-2012-4610?: CVE-2012-4610 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-4610 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4610?: CVE-2012-4610 affects Emc Avamar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4610?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4610 published?: CVE-2012-4610 was published on 2012-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar:6.1:-:*:*:*:vmware:*:*

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