How severe is CVE-2016-8007?

CVE-2016-8007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8007?

CVE-2016-8007 affects Mcafee Host Intrusion Prevention Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8007?

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

When was CVE-2016-8007 published?

CVE-2016-8007 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8007

CVE-2016-8007 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Host Intrusion Prevention Services with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
CVSS v2: 3.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Mcafee Host Intrusion Prevention Services
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication bypass vulnerability in McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services (HIPS) 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier allows authenticated users to manipulate the product's registry keys via specific conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8007?: Authentication bypass vulnerability in McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention Services (HIPS) 8.0 Patch 7 and earlier allows authenticated users to manipulate the product's registry keys via specific conditions.
How severe is CVE-2016-8007?: CVE-2016-8007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8007?: CVE-2016-8007 affects Mcafee Host Intrusion Prevention Services. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8007 published?: CVE-2016-8007 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:host_intrusion_prevention_services:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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