How severe is CVE-2014-8518?

CVE-2014-8518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8518?

CVE-2014-8518 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Encryption For Files And Folders. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8518 published?

CVE-2014-8518 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8518

CVE-2014-8518 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Encryption For Files And Folders with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Encryption For Files And Folders
Published: 2014-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The (1) Removable Media and (2) CD and DVD encryption offsite access options (formerly Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media or EERM) in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) 4.3.0.x, and Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders (EEFF) 3.2.x through 4.2.x, uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for local users to obtain passwords via a brute force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8518?: The (1) Removable Media and (2) CD and DVD encryption offsite access options (formerly Endpoint Encryption for Removable Media or EERM) in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) 4.3.0.x, and Endpoint Encryption for Files and Folders (EEFF) 3.2.x through 4.2.x, uses a hard-coded salt, which makes it easier for local users to obtain passwords via a brute force attack.
How severe is CVE-2014-8518?: CVE-2014-8518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8518?: CVE-2014-8518 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Encryption For Files And Folders. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8518?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8518 published?: CVE-2014-8518 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10089

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:3.2.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_encryption_for_files_and_folders:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_and_removable_media_protection:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_and_removable_media_protection:4.3.0.224:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_and_removable_media_protection:4.3.0.243:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Other CWE-255 (Credentials Management Errors) vulnerabilities

CVE-2016-0898 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): MySQL for PCF tiles 1.7.x before 1.7.10 were discovered to log the AWS access key in plaintext. These credentials were…
CVE-2015-7906 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): LOYTEC LIP-3ECTB 6.0.1, LINX-100, LVIS-3E100, and LIP-ME201 devices allow remote attackers to read a password-hash…
CVE-2015-7856 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): OpenNMS has a default password of rtc for the rtc account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access…
CVE-2014-9736 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): GE Healthcare Centricity Clinical Archive Audit Trail Repository has a default password of initinit for the (1) SSL key…
CVE-2014-7233 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): GE Healthcare Precision THUNIS-800+ has a default password of (1) 1973 for the factory default System Utilities menu,…
CVE-2014-7232 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): GE Healthcare Discovery XR656 and XR656 G2 has a password of (1) 2getin for the insite user, (2) 4$xray for the xruser…

Browse all CWE-255 (Credentials Management Errors) vulnerabilities →