CVE-2023-24579

Name: CVE-2023-24579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-13T13:15:11.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-24579 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. McAfee Total Protection prior to 16.0.51 allows attackers to trick a victim into uninstalling the application via the command prompt.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

McAfee Total Protection prior to 16.0.51 allows attackers to trick a victim into uninstalling the application via the command prompt.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Total Protection	< 16.0.51

References

https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/consumer-corporate/mcafee-labs/product-security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103397&page=shell&shell=article-viewVendor Advisory
https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/consumer-corporate/mcafee-labs/product-security-bulletins.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103397&page=shell&shell=article-viewVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-24579?

McAfee Total Protection prior to 16.0.51 allows attackers to trick a victim into uninstalling the application via the command prompt.

How severe is CVE-2023-24579?

CVE-2023-24579 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-24579?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-24579?

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Source: NVD / NIST