CVE-2015-8989

Name: CVE-2015-8989
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T22:59:00.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unsalted password vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager (web portal) component in Intel Security McAfee Vulnerability Manager (MVM) 7.5.8 and earlier allows attackers to more easily decrypt user passwords via brute force attacks against the database.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unsalted password vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager (web portal) component in Intel Security McAfee Vulnerability Manager (MVM) 7.5.8 and earlier allows attackers to more easily decrypt user passwords via brute force attacks against the database.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Vulnerability Manager	<= 7.5.8

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10117Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10117Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8989?

How severe is CVE-2015-8989?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8989?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST