How severe is CVE-2017-3965?

CVE-2017-3965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-3965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3965?

CVE-2017-3965 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3965?

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-2017-3965 published?

CVE-2017-3965 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3965

CVE-2017-3965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Security Manager 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Mcafee Network Security Manager
Published: 2018-04-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (aka Session Riding) vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized tasks such as retrieving internal system information or manipulating the database via specially crafted URLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3965?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (aka Session Riding) vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized tasks such as retrieving internal system information or manipulating the database via specially crafted URLs.
How severe is CVE-2017-3965?: CVE-2017-3965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-3965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3965?: CVE-2017-3965 affects Mcafee Network Security Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3965?: 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-2017-3965 published?: CVE-2017-3965 was published on 2018-04-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10192

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:network_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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