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9.8

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense web UI lets attackers run commands

CVE-2017-4053 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The web interface of McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (versions 3.4 through 3.10) can be tricked into executing any command an attacker sends in a specially crafted web request. This means someone on the network could take control of the system without needing a login. Apply the vendor’s security update or restrict access to the web interface until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mcafee advanced_threat_defense 3.4
3.6
3.8
3.10
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:advanced_threat_defense:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Command Injection vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) 3.10, 3.8, 3.6, 3.4 allows remote unauthenticated users / remote attackers to execute a command of their...
Command Injection vulnerability in the web interface in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) 3.10, 3.8, 3.6, 3.4 allows remote unauthenticated users / remote attackers to execute a command of their choice via a crafted HTTP request parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-78OS Command Injection
Timeline
Published12 Jul 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-4053 · NVD
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