What is CVE-2019-3638?

CVE-2019-3638 is a Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the Administrators web console in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.x prior to 7.8.2.13.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3638?

CVE-2019-3638 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.6.

Which versions of McAfee Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2019-3638?

McAfee Web Gateway versions 7.8.x prior to 7.8.2.13 and versions 8.0.0 to 8.2.0 are affected by CVE-2019-3638.

How can I fix CVE-2019-3638 in McAfee Web Gateway?

To fix CVE-2019-3638, it is recommended to upgrade to McAfee Web Gateway version 7.8.2.13 or later.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-3638

critical

9.6

CWE

12/9/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-3638: Web Gateway (MWG) - Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability

Q: How does CVE-2019-3638 impact McAfee Web Gateway?

CVE-2019-3638 allows remote attackers to collect sensitive information or execute commands with the MWG administrator's credentials by tricking the administrator into clicking on a carefully crafted link.

First published: Thu Sep 12 2019(Updated: )

Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Administrators web console in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.x prior to 7.8.2.13 allows remote attackers to collect sensitive information or execute commands with the MWG administrator's credentials via tricking the administrator to click on a carefully constructed malicious link.

Credit: psirt@mcafee.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
McAfee Web Gateway	>=7.8.2<7.8.2.13
McAfee Web Gateway	>=8.0.0<8.2.0

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Reference Links

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10294

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3638?
CVE-2019-3638 is a Reflected Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in the Administrators web console in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) 7.8.x prior to 7.8.2.13.
How does CVE-2019-3638 impact McAfee Web Gateway?
CVE-2019-3638 allows remote attackers to collect sensitive information or execute commands with the MWG administrator's credentials by tricking the administrator into clicking on a carefully crafted link.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3638?
CVE-2019-3638 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.6.
Which versions of McAfee Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2019-3638?
McAfee Web Gateway versions 7.8.x prior to 7.8.2.13 and versions 8.0.0 to 8.2.0 are affected by CVE-2019-3638.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3638 in McAfee Web Gateway?
To fix CVE-2019-3638, it is recommended to upgrade to McAfee Web Gateway version 7.8.2.13 or later.

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