MEDIUM
CVE-2017-3962
CWE-916Published: June 12, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Password recovery exploitation vulnerability in the non-certificate-based authentication mechanism in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) before 8.2.7.42.2 allows attackers to crack user passwords via unsalted hashes.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-3962 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
mcafee1 product(s)
network security manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-3962
CVSS Score5.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-916
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 12, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-916)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-3962 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.