LOW
CVE-2009-5117
CWE-200Published: August 22, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
1.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Web Post Protection feature in McAfee Host Data Loss Prevention (DLP) 3.x before 3.0.100.10 and 9.x before 9.0.0.422, when HTTP Capture mode is enabled, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from web traffic by reading unspecified files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-5117 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mcafee1 product(s)
host data loss prevention
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-5117
CVSS Score1.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-5117 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.