Is CVE-2012-4598 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2012-4598, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2012-4598 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2012-4598 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4598?

CVE-2012-4598 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2012-4598

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 22, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in McAfee Virtual Technician (MVT) before 6.4, and ePO-MVT, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer crash) via a crafted web site.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-4598 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-4598. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.