Is CVE-2012-4588 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2012-4588 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2012-4588 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-4588 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4588?

CVE-2012-4588 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2012-4588

CWE-255Published: August 22, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

McAfee Enterprise Mobility Manager (EMM) Agent before 4.8 and Server before 10.1 record all invalid usernames presented in failed login attempts, and place them on a list of accounts that an administrator may wish to unlock, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (excessive list size in the EMM Database) via a long sequence of login attempts with different usernames.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-4588 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.