CVE-2020-7296
MEDIUMCVSS 5.7/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7296 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user to access protected configuration files via improper access control in the user interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user to access protected configuration files via improper access control in the user interface.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 7.8.0, < 7.8.2.23 |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.11 |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 9.0.0, < 9.2.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7296?
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user to access protected configuration files via improper access control in the user interface.
How severe is CVE-2020-7296?
CVE-2020-7296 has a CVSS score of 5.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7296?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-7296?
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