7.5

CVE-2014-8522: mcafee network_data_loss_prevention Improper Authentication

CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 29-10-2014Last modified 17-09-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-8522 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Authentication vulnerability in mcafee network_data_loss_prevention. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
30/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
1.25%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 29-10-2014
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 17-09-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The MySQL database in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

CVSS metrics

1 score · 1 source · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

1.25%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

69%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 1.25% on 19-09-2026

19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score
1.25%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Mcafee1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

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