Is CVE-2016-8008 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8008 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8008 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-8008 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8008?

CVE-2016-8008 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8008

CWE-264Published: March 14, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 7 and Windows 10 in McAfee Security Scan Plus (SSP) 3.11.376 allows attackers to load a replacement of the version.dll file via McAfee McUICnt.exe onto a Windows system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8008 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.