CVE-2021-31831: mcafee database_security
CVSS: 6.5v2.0MediumModified
Published 03-06-2021Last modified 03-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-31831 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) vulnerability in mcafee database_security. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.64%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-06-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Incorrect access to deleted scripts vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain access to signed SQL scripts which have been marked as deleted or expired within the administrative console. This access was only available through the REST API.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 4.9Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LSources2 sources · 4.9–5.5
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
Medium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.64% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mcafee1 product
- database_security< 4.8.2
Mcafee,llc1 product
- mcafee database security (dbsec)≥ unspecified, < 4.8.2
2 vendors · 2 products