CVE-2020-7292: Web Gateway (MWG) - Inappropriate Encoding for output context
First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
Inappropriate Encoding for output context vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows a remote attacker to cause MWG to return an ambiguous redirect response via getting a user to click on a malicious URL.
Credit: psirt@mcafee.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=7.8.0<7.8.2.22 | |
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=8.2.0<8.2.9 | |
| McAfee Web Gateway | >=9.0.0<9.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7292?
CVE-2020-7292 is a vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to version 9.2.1 that allows a remote attacker to cause MWG to return an ambiguous redirect response via getting a user to click on a malicious URL.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7292?
CVE-2020-7292 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).
How does CVE-2020-7292 affect McAfee Web Gateway?
CVE-2020-7292 affects McAfee Web Gateway versions prior to 9.2.1.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-7292?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-7292 by getting a user to click on a malicious URL, causing MWG to return an ambiguous redirect response.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-7292?
Yes, updating McAfee Web Gateway to version 9.2.1 or later resolves the CVE-2020-7292 vulnerability.
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