CVE-2017-3960

CVE-2017-3960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Exploitation of Authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3960?
Exploitation of Authorization vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows authenticated users to gain elevated privileges via a crafted HTTP request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2017-3960?
CVE-2017-3960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-3960 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3960?
CVE-2017-3960 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3960?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3960 published?
CVE-2017-3960 was published on 2018-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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