CVE-2016-8017

MEDIUM

Intel Security VSEL <2.0.3 - Code Injection

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Special element injection vulnerability in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to read files on the webserver via a crafted user input.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Andrew Fasano · pythonremotelinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94823
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037433
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40911/

Scores

CVSS v3 4.1
EPSS 0.1431
EPSS Percentile 94.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (2)
Intel/VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier)
mcafee/virusscan_enterprise < 2.0.3
Published Mar 14, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026