Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3635: MWG Proxy: Cross-Frame Scripting vulnerability

First published: Wed Aug 14 2019(Updated: )

Exfiltration of Data in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.2.x prior to 7.8.2.12 allows attackers to obtain sensitive data via crafting a complex webpage that will trigger the Web Gateway to block the user accessing an iframe.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee Web Gateway>=7.8.2.0<7.8.2.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-3635?

    CVE-2019-3635 is a vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.2.x prior to 7.8.2.12 that allows attackers to obtain sensitive data via crafting a complex webpage.

  • How does CVE-2019-3635 work?

    CVE-2019-3635 works by crafting a complex webpage that triggers the Web Gateway to block the user accessing an iframe, allowing attackers to exfiltrate sensitive data.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-3635?

    The severity of CVE-2019-3635 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

  • Which version of McAfee Web Gateway is affected by CVE-2019-3635?

    McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.2.x prior to 7.8.2.12 is affected by CVE-2019-3635.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-3635?

    To fix CVE-2019-3635, update McAfee Web Gateway to version 7.8.2.12 or newer.

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