How severe is CVE-2017-3968?

CVE-2017-3968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-3968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3968?

CVE-2017-3968 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3968?

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-2017-3968 published?

CVE-2017-3968 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3968

CVE-2017-3968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-384.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-384
Affected product: Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2018-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3968?: Session fixation vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Network Security Manager (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 and McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3.4.1.5 allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information or manipulate the database via a crafted authentication cookie.
How severe is CVE-2017-3968?: CVE-2017-3968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-3968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3968?: CVE-2017-3968 primarily affects Mcafee Network Data Loss Prevention. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3968?: 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-2017-3968 published?: CVE-2017-3968 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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