CVE-2022-0815

McAfee WebAdvisor - Extension Fingerprinting vulnerability

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in McAfee WebAdvisor Chrome and Edge browser extensions up to 8.1.0.1895 allows a remote attacker to gain access to McAfee WebAdvisor settings and other details about the user’s system. This could lead to unexpected behaviors including; settings being changed, fingerprinting of the system leading to targeted scams, and not triggering the malicious software if McAfee software is detected.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Affected: McAfee McAfee WebAdvisor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103273&page=shell&shell=article-view

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0815?
CVE-2022-0815 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-0815?
To fix CVE-2022-0815, 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-2022-0815 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-0815 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-0815?
CVE-2022-0815 affects McAfee McAfee WebAdvisor.
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