CVE-2021-23896
3.2 · LOWOverview
CVE-2021-23896 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee database_security. It was published on June 2, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update database_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| mcafee | database_security | >= 0, < 4.8.2 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23896?
CVE-2021-23896 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee database_security. It was published on June 2, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2021-23896?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-23896?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update database_security to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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