CVE-2015-8988
CVE-2015-8988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epo Deep Command with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Mcafee Epo Deep Command
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- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted executable path vulnerability in Client Management and Gateway components in McAfee (now Intel Security) ePO Deep Command (eDC) 2.2 and 2.1 allows authenticated users to execute a command of their choice via dropping a malicious file for the path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8988?
- Unquoted executable path vulnerability in Client Management and Gateway components in McAfee (now Intel Security) ePO Deep Command (eDC) 2.2 and 2.1 allows authenticated users to execute a command of their choice via dropping a malicious file for the path.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8988?
- CVE-2015-8988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-8988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8988?
- CVE-2015-8988 primarily affects Mcafee Epo Deep Command. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8988?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-8988 published?
- CVE-2015-8988 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_deep_command:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epo_deep_command:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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