How severe is CVE-2016-8008?

CVE-2016-8008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8008 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8008?

CVE-2016-8008 affects Mcafee Security Scan Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8008?

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-2016-8008 published?

CVE-2016-8008 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8008

CVE-2016-8008 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Security Scan Plus 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Security Scan Plus
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 7 and Windows 10 in McAfee Security Scan Plus (SSP) 3.11.376 allows attackers to load a replacement of the version.dll file via McAfee McUICnt.exe onto a Windows system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8008?: Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 7 and Windows 10 in McAfee Security Scan Plus (SSP) 3.11.376 allows attackers to load a replacement of the version.dll file via McAfee McUICnt.exe onto a Windows system.
How severe is CVE-2016-8008?: CVE-2016-8008 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8008 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8008?: CVE-2016-8008 affects Mcafee Security Scan Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8008?: 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-2016-8008 published?: CVE-2016-8008 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS102593

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:security_scan_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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