CVE-2004-0038

CVE-2004-0038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 2.5.1 Patch 13 and 3.0 SP2a Patch 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain HTTP POST requests to the spipe/file handler on ePO TCP port 81.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0038?
McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 2.5.1 Patch 13 and 3.0 SP2a Patch 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain HTTP POST requests to the spipe/file handler on ePO TCP port 81.
How severe is CVE-2004-0038?
CVE-2004-0038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0038 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0038?
CVE-2004-0038 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0038?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-0038 published?
CVE-2004-0038 was published on 2004-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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