MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2022-08-30

CVE-2022-2330

mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint Security Advisory (CVE-2022-2330)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-2330 impacting mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in DLP Endpoint for Windows prior to 11.9.100 allows a remote attacker to cause the DLP Agent to access a local service that the attacker wouldn't usually have access to via a carefully constructed XML file, which the DLP Agent doesn't parse correctly.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mcafee / data_loss_prevention_endpoint
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-611

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-2330 impacting mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-2330.yaml
id: cve-2022-2330

info:
  name: mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-2330 affecting mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint.
    Evaluation: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in DLP Endpoint for Windows prior to 11.9.100 allows a remote attacker to cause th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-2330
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2022-2330
    cwe-id: CWE-611
  tags: cve,cve-2022-2330,mcafee,data_loss_prevention_endp,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "data_loss_prevention_endpoint"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-2330.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-2330
# Target: mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-2330 (mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-2330.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-2330
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install data_loss_prevention_endp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade data_loss_prevention_endp 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update data_loss_prevention_endp

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i data_loss_prevention_endp 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i data_loss_prevention_endp

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-2330 in mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mcafee data_loss_prevention_endpoint packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-2330?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-2330?

CVE-2022-2330 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-2330
Weakness CWE-611
Vendor mcafee
Product data_loss_prevention_endpoint
Published 2022-08-30
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N