How severe is CVE-2015-2053?

CVE-2015-2053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-2053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2053?

CVE-2015-2053 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2053?

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

When was CVE-2015-2053 published?

CVE-2015-2053 was published on 2015-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-2053

CVE-2015-2053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Agent
Published: 2015-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The log viewer in McAfee Agent (MA) before 4.8.0 Patch 3 and 5.0.0, when the "Accept connections only from the ePO server" option is disabled, allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web page, aka an "http-generic-click-jacking" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2053?: The log viewer in McAfee Agent (MA) before 4.8.0 Patch 3 and 5.0.0, when the "Accept connections only from the ePO server" option is disabled, allows remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks via a crafted web page, aka an "http-generic-click-jacking" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2015-2053?: CVE-2015-2053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-2053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-2053?: CVE-2015-2053 primarily affects Mcafee Mcafee Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-2053 published?: CVE-2015-2053 was published on 2015-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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