How severe is CVE-2014-8524?

CVE-2014-8524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8524?

CVE-2014-8524 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-2014-8524?

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

When was CVE-2014-8524 published?

CVE-2014-8524 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8524

CVE-2014-8524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2014-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password and other fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8524?: McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password and other fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8524?: CVE-2014-8524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8524?: CVE-2014-8524 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-2014-8524?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8524 published?: CVE-2014-8524 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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