How severe is CVE-2014-8527?

CVE-2014-8527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-8527 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8527?

CVE-2014-8527 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-2014-8527?

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

When was CVE-2014-8527 published?

CVE-2014-8527 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8527

CVE-2014-8527 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
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 allows local users to obtain sensitive information and affect integrity via vectors related to a "plain text password."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8527?: McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information and affect integrity via vectors related to a "plain text password."
How severe is CVE-2014-8527?: CVE-2014-8527 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-8527 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8527?: CVE-2014-8527 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-2014-8527?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8527 published?: CVE-2014-8527 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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