Is CVE-2021-31849 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-31849 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-31849 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-31849 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-31849?

CVE-2021-31849 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2021-31849

CWE-89Published: November 1, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SQL injection vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.7.100 allows a remote attacker logged into ePO as an administrator to inject arbitrary SQL into the ePO database through the user management section of the DLP ePO extension.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-31849 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high 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 7.2.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.