CVE-2026-107171
Trellix Agent Hardcoded Cryptographic Key Vulnerability
Description
An Hardcoded Cryptographic Key vulnerability existed in Trellix Agent 5.8.4 via mfecryptc.dll leads to Database Decryption by Regular Users.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 01626437-bf8f-4d1c-912a-893b5eb04808 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Trellix Agent to a secure version.
- Remove hardcoded cryptographic keys.
- Implement secure key management practices.
- Ensure only authorized users can decrypt data.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-107171.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://support.trellix.com/s/article/000015866 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-107171 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-107171
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An Hardcoded Cryptographic Key vulnerability existed in Trellix Agent 5.8.4 via mfecryptc.dll leads to Database Decryption by Regular Users. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-321 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/107xxx/CVE-2026-107171.json">CVE-2026-107171</a> Added Reference https://support.trellix.com/s/article/000015866