HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-8024
CRITICAL

CVE-2015-8024

CWE-78Published: December 2, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

McAfee Enterprise Security Manager (ESM), Enterprise Security Manager/Log Manager (ESMLM), and Enterprise Security Manager/Receiver (ESMREC) 9.3.x before 9.3.2MR19, 9.4.x before 9.4.2MR9, and 9.5.x before 9.5.0MR8, when configured to use Active Directory or LDAP authentication sources, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with the username "NGCP|NGCP|NGCP;" and any password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-8024 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

mcafee1 product(s)
mcafee enterprise security manager
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10137
ADVISORYhttps://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10137

All References (6)

→
http://www.quantumleap.it/mcafee-siem-esm-esmrec-and-esmlm-authentication-bypass-vulnerability/
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034288
→
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10137Vendor Advisory
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http://www.quantumleap.it/mcafee-siem-esm-esmrec-and-esmlm-authentication-bypass-vulnerability/
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034288
→
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10137Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-8024
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 2, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-8024 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.
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