MEDIUM
CVE-2021-31831
CWE-552Published: June 3, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Incorrect access to deleted scripts vulnerability in McAfee Database Security (DBSec) prior to 4.8.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain access to signed SQL scripts which have been marked as deleted or expired within the administrative console. This access was only available through the REST API.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-31831 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
mcafee1 product(s)
database security
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-2021-31831
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-552
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 2021
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-31831 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.