How severe is CVE-2017-3948?

CVE-2017-3948 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-2017-3948 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3948?

CVE-2017-3948 primarily affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3948?

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

When was CVE-2017-3948 published?

CVE-2017-3948 was published on 2017-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3948

CVE-2017-3948 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint 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% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint
Published: 2017-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in IMG Tags in the ePO extension in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLP Endpoint) 10.0.x allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via injecting malicious JavaScript into a user's browsing session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3948?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in IMG Tags in the ePO extension in McAfee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint (DLP Endpoint) 10.0.x allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via injecting malicious JavaScript into a user's browsing session.
How severe is CVE-2017-3948?: CVE-2017-3948 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-2017-3948 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3948?: CVE-2017-3948 primarily affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention Endpoint. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3948?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3948 published?: CVE-2017-3948 was published on 2017-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10202

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:10.0.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:10.0.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:10.0.230:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention_endpoint:10.0.250:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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