CVE-2016-8018: intel virusscan enterprise linux (vsel) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8018 is a medium (CVSS 6.0) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in intel virusscan enterprise linux (vsel). EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 14-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to execute unauthorized commands via a crafted user input.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.72%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.72% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundMcAfee Virus Scan Enterprise for Linux 1.9.2 < 2.0.2 - Remote Code Execution
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Intel1 product
- virusscan enterprise linux (vsel)2.0.3 (and earlier)
Mcafee1 product
- virusscan_enterprise≤ 2.0.3
2 vendors · 2 products