How severe is CVE-2021-23896?

CVE-2021-23896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-23896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-23896?

CVE-2021-23896 affects Mcafee Database Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-23896?

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

When was CVE-2021-23896 published?

CVE-2021-23896 was published on 2021-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-23896

CVE-2021-23896 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Database Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.2)
CVSS v2: 2.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Mcafee Database Security
Published: 2021-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the administrator interface of McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to view the unencrypted password of the McAfee Insights Server used to pass data to the Insights Server. This user is restricted to only have access to DBSec data in the Insights Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-23896?: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability in the administrator interface of McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows an administrator to view the unencrypted password of the McAfee Insights Server used to pass data to the Insights Server. This user is restricted to only have access to DBSec data in the Insights Server.
How severe is CVE-2021-23896?: CVE-2021-23896 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.2, rated low severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-23896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-23896?: CVE-2021-23896 affects Mcafee Database Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23896?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-23896 published?: CVE-2021-23896 was published on 2021-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10359

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:database_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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