Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects old McAfee, later Intel Security, SaaS Control Console web applications. An unauthenticated attacker could read some system files through directory traversal with null-byte injection if those files lacked filesystem read restrictions. The sources name fixed patch levels but provide no CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for any reachable SCC instance because the flaw can expose system files without authentication. If SCC is internal-only and patched, residual business urgency is lower.
Technical view
SCC Platform 6.14 before patch 1070 and 6.15 before patch 1076 are affected. The issue is a web application directory traversal flaw allowing unauthenticated arbitrary system file reads under described permission conditions. Source detail is limited to the CVE description and McAfee advisory reference.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations still running SCC Platform 6.14 or 6.15 below the named patch levels, especially if the web console is reachable by untrusted networks.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, public exploitation, or exploit maturity. The described attack is unauthenticated and targets file disclosure, so exposed consoles should be treated seriously despite incomplete severity data.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, CPE, exploit status, or detailed advisory text is included in the bundle. Do not assume broader McAfee product impact beyond SCC Platform 6.14 and 6.15 patch thresholds.
Mitigation direction
- Apply patch 1070 for SCC Platform 6.14.
- Apply patch 1076 for SCC Platform 6.15.
- Restrict SCC web console access to trusted administrative networks.
- Check current vendor guidance for supported upgrade or retirement options.
- Review sensitive local file permissions on SCC hosts.
Validation and detection
- Inventory SCC instances and record exact platform version and patch level.
- Confirm no affected SCC console is internet-accessible.
- Review web logs for traversal-like file access attempts.
- Use vendor-supported checks to verify patch 1070 or 1076 is installed.
- Validate administrative access controls around the SCC web application.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10056CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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