CVE-2015-8993
CVE-2015-8993 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Security Webadvisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Mcafee Security Webadvisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security CloudAV (Beta) before 0.5.0.151.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8993?
- Malicious file execution vulnerability in Intel Security CloudAV (Beta) before 0.5.0.151.3 allows attackers to make the product momentarily vulnerable via executing preexisting specifically crafted malware during installation or uninstallation, but not during normal operation.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8993?
- CVE-2015-8993 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-8993 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8993?
- CVE-2015-8993 primarily affects Mcafee Security Webadvisor. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8993?
- 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-2015-8993 published?
- CVE-2015-8993 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_webadvisor:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:cloud_av:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_scan_plus:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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