How severe is CVE-2017-3933?

CVE-2017-3933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3933?

CVE-2017-3933 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3933?

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

When was CVE-2017-3933 published?

CVE-2017-3933 was published on 2017-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3933

CVE-2017-3933 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2017-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Embedding Script (XSS) in HTTP Headers vulnerability in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to view confidential information via a cross site request forgery attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3933?: Embedding Script (XSS) in HTTP Headers vulnerability in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) 9.3.x allows remote authenticated users to view confidential information via a cross site request forgery attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-3933?: CVE-2017-3933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3933?: CVE-2017-3933 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3933 published?: CVE-2017-3933 was published on 2017-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_data_loss_prevention:9.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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