How severe is CVE-2021-31831?

CVE-2021-31831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-31831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-31831?

CVE-2021-31831 affects Mcafee Database Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31831?

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

When was CVE-2021-31831 published?

CVE-2021-31831 was published on 2021-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-31831

CVE-2021-31831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Database Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Mcafee Database Security
Published: 2021-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access to deleted scripts vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain access to signed SQL scripts which have been marked as deleted or expired within the administrative console. This access was only available through the REST API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-31831?: Incorrect access to deleted scripts vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain access to signed SQL scripts which have been marked as deleted or expired within the administrative console. This access was only available through the REST API.
How severe is CVE-2021-31831?: CVE-2021-31831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-31831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-31831?: CVE-2021-31831 affects Mcafee Database Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-31831 published?: CVE-2021-31831 was published on 2021-06-03 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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