How severe is CVE-2014-8521?

CVE-2014-8521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8521?

CVE-2014-8521 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8521?

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

When was CVE-2014-8521 published?

CVE-2014-8521 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8521

CVE-2014-8521 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2014-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8521?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8521?: CVE-2014-8521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8521?: CVE-2014-8521 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8521 published?: CVE-2014-8521 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10053

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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