CVE-2020-7293

Web Gateway (MWG) - Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user with low permissions to change the system's root password via improper access controls in the user interface.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: McAfee McAfee Web Gateway (MWG)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10323

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7293?
CVE-2020-7293 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7293?
To fix CVE-2020-7293, 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-2020-7293 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7293 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-2020-7293?
CVE-2020-7293 affects McAfee McAfee Web Gateway (MWG).
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