CVE-2014-2588: Directory traversal vulnerability in servlet/downloadReport in McAfee Asset Manager 6.6 allows remote authenti

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MEDIUM 4.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-2588 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.0) affecting asset manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in servlet/downloadReport in McAfee Asset Manager 6.6 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the reportFileName parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.3% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2014-03-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mcafee

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-03-24 16:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mcafee asset manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy asset-manager || rpm -q asset-manager || asset-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison asset-manager sudo apt install asset-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo apt-mark hold asset-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list asset-manager sudo dnf downgrade asset-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.6> sudo dnf versionlock add asset-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: McAfee Asset Manager 6.6 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-2588?

asset manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-2588 being exploited?

CVE-2014-2588 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-2588 affect?

CVE-2014-2588 affects asset manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in servlet/downloadReport in McAfee Asset Manager 6.6 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the reportFileName parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2014-2588?

Priority 43/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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