CVE-2003-0148: mcafee epolicy_orchestrator
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2003-0148 is a high (CVSS 7.2) vulnerability in mcafee epolicy_orchestrator. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 01-08-2003PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The default installation of MSDE via McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0 through 3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of steps that (1) obtain the database administrator username and encrypted password in a configuration file from the ePO server using a certain request, (2) crack the password due to weak cryptography, and (3) use the password to pass commands through xp_cmdshell.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.56% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Mcafee1 product
- epolicy_orchestrator2.0 | 2.5 | 2.5:sp1 | 2.5.1 | 3.0
1 vendor · 1 product