CVE-2020-7284

Network Security Management (NSM) - Exposure of Sensitive Information

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information in McAfee Network Security Management (NSM) prior to 10.1.7.7 allows local users to gain unauthorised access to the root account via execution of carefully crafted commands from the restricted command line interface (CLI).

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: McAfee Network Security Management (NSM)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10322

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7284?
CVE-2020-7284 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7284?
To fix CVE-2020-7284, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-7284 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7284 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-7284?
CVE-2020-7284 affects McAfee Network Security Management (NSM).
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