How severe is CVE-2012-4613?

CVE-2012-4613 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4613 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4613?

CVE-2012-4613 primarily affects Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4613?

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

When was CVE-2012-4613 published?

CVE-2012-4613 was published on 2012-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4613

CVE-2012-4613 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance
Published: 2012-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance 2.7.x and 3.x before 3.2.1 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a user account, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4613?: EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance 2.7.x and 3.x before 3.2.1 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a user account, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-4613?: CVE-2012-4613 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4613 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4613?: CVE-2012-4613 primarily affects Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4613?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4613 published?: CVE-2012-4613 was published on 2012-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:h:emc:rsa_data_protection_manager_appliance:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:rsa_data_protection_manager_appliance:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:rsa_data_protection_manager_appliance:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:emc:rsa_data_protection_manager_appliance:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance

CVE-2013-3288 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on the EMC RSA Data Protection Manager (DPM) appliance 3.2.x before 3.2.4.2…
CVE-2012-4612 — Medium (CVSS 4.3): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EMC RSA Data Protection Manager Appliance and Software Server 2.7.x and 3.x…

All CVEs affecting Emc Rsa Data Protection Manager Appliance →

Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-20317 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): As part of Cisco's ongoing commitment to proactive security and product quality, the Cisco Secure Workload engineering…
CVE-2026-19977 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A vulnerability was detected in EFM ipTIME A3004T 14.19.0. The affected element is the function…
CVE-2026-59500 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): CWE-287: Improper Authentication
CVE-2024-27253 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): IBM DOORS Next 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 Interim Fix 018 could allow an authenticated user to bypass security logic to…
CVE-2026-56162 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-62825 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →