CVE-2016-8023: intel virusscan enterprise linux (vsel) Improper Authentication
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-8023 is a high (CVSS 8.1) Improper Authentication vulnerability in intel virusscan enterprise linux (vsel). EPSS estimates a 9.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 14-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Authentication bypass by assumed-immutable data vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass server authentication via a crafted authentication cookie.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
9.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 9.21% 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