How severe is CVE-2016-8027?

CVE-2016-8027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8027?

CVE-2016-8027 affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8027?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-8027 published?

CVE-2016-8027 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8027

CVE-2016-8027 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in core services in Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier allows attackers to alter a SQL query, which can result in disclosure of information within the database or impersonation of an agent without authentication via a specially crafted HTTP post.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8027?: SQL injection vulnerability in core services in Intel Security McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) 5.3.2 and earlier and 5.1.3 and earlier allows attackers to alter a SQL query, which can result in disclosure of information within the database or impersonation of an agent without authentication via a specially crafted HTTP post.
How severe is CVE-2016-8027?: CVE-2016-8027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8027?: CVE-2016-8027 affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8027?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8027 published?: CVE-2016-8027 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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