How severe is CVE-2014-8531?

CVE-2014-8531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8531?

CVE-2014-8531 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-2014-8531?

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

When was CVE-2014-8531 published?

CVE-2014-8531 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8531

CVE-2014-8531 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2014-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The TLS/SSL Server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 uses weak cipher algorithms, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8531?: The TLS/SSL Server in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 uses weak cipher algorithms, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2014-8531?: CVE-2014-8531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8531?: CVE-2014-8531 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-2014-8531?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8531 published?: CVE-2014-8531 was published on 2014-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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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