CVE-2020-7213: High severity Parallels Parallels vulnerability
Parallels 13 uses cleartext HTTP as part of the update process, allowing man-in-the-middle attacks. Users of out-of-date versions are presented with a pop-up window for a parallelsupdates.xml file on the http://update.parallels.com web site.
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What is CVE-2020-7213?
CVE-2020-7213 is a vulnerability in Parallels 13 that allows man-in-the-middle attacks due to the use of cleartext HTTP in the update process.
How does CVE-2020-7213 allow man-in-the-middle attacks?
CVE-2020-7213 allows man-in-the-middle attacks by using cleartext HTTP during the update process, which can be intercepted by attackers.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7213?
CVE-2020-7213 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-7213?
To fix CVE-2020-7213, users should update to the latest version of Parallels software that addresses this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7213?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-7213 on the following websites: [http://almorabea.net/cves/cve-2020-7213.txt](http://almorabea.net/cves/cve-2020-7213.txt) and [http://almorabea.net/en/2020/01/19/write-up-for-the-parallel-vulnerability-cve-2020-7213/](http://almorabea.net/en/2020/01/19/write-up-for-the-parallel-vulnerability-cve-2020-7213/).