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Epolicy Orchestrator CVE-2015-0921

MEDIUM
2015-01-09 cve@mitre.org
XXE Epolicy Orchestrator Mcafee
4.0
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact

CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 58.22%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 58.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Server Task Log in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) before 4.6.9 and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 58.2%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Server Task Log in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) before 4.6.9 and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the conditionXML parameter to the taskLogTable to orionUpdateTableFilter.do. Affected products include: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. Version information: before 4.6.9.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Server Task Log in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) before 4.6.9 and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via the conditionXML parameter to the taskLogTable to orionUpdateTableFilter.do.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score
4.0/10
Composite threat intelligence
EPSS Score
58.2%
Top 2% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium
NVD CVE.org EPSS POC (1) GitHub

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 58.2%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

98
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +58
CVSS: +20
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

XML External Entity Injection HIGH

XML External Entity (XXE) attacks exploit XML parsers that process Document Type Definitions (DTDs) without proper restrictions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10095 REF http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/37 REF http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/8 REF http://secunia.com/advisories/61922 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031519 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99950 REF https://gist.github.com/brandonprry/692e553975bf29aeaf2c

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