PatchTheCVECVE-2021-31832: Improper Neutralization of Input in the ePO administrator extension for McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endp
CVE-2021-31832 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.2) affecting data loss prevention. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Improper Neutralization of Input in the ePO administrator extension for McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint for Windows prior to 11.6.200 allows a remote ePO DLP administrator to inject JavaScript code into the alert configuration text field. This JavaScript will be executed when an end user triggers a DLP policy on their machine.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.2 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 57%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2021-06-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2021-31832?
data loss prevention: upgrade to 11.6.200. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-31832 being exploited?
CVE-2021-31832 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-2021-31832 affect?
CVE-2021-31832 affects data loss prevention. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.2). Improper Neutralization of Input in the ePO administrator extension for McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Endpoint for Windows prior to 11.6.200 allows a remote ePO DLP administrator to inject JavaScript code into the alert configuration te
How urgent is CVE-2021-31832?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · McAfee vulnerabilities
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