How severe is CVE-2015-7237?

CVE-2015-7237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7237?

CVE-2015-7237 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-2015-7237?

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

When was CVE-2015-7237 published?

CVE-2015-7237 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7237

CVE-2015-7237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Agent 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Agent
Published: 2015-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the remote log viewing functionality in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7237?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the remote log viewing functionality in McAfee Agent (MA) 5.x before 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-7237?: CVE-2015-7237 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7237?: CVE-2015-7237 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-2015-7237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7237 published?: CVE-2015-7237 was published on 2015-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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