How severe is CVE-2012-4669?

CVE-2012-4669 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-4669 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4669?

CVE-2012-4669 primarily affects Isode M-link. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4669?

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

When was CVE-2012-4669 published?

CVE-2012-4669 was published on 2012-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4669

CVE-2012-4669 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Isode M-link with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Isode M-link
Published: 2012-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

M-Link R14.6 before R14.6v14 and R15.1 before R15.1v10 does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via responses for domains that were not asserted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4669?: M-Link R14.6 before R14.6v14 and R15.1 before R15.1v10 does not verify that a request was made for an XMPP Server Dialback response, which allows remote XMPP servers to spoof domains via responses for domains that were not asserted.
How severe is CVE-2012-4669?: CVE-2012-4669 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-4669 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4669?: CVE-2012-4669 primarily affects Isode M-link. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4669?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-4669 published?: CVE-2012-4669 was published on 2012-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:isode:m-link:14.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:isode:m-link:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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