CVE-2020-7292: Web Gateway (MWG) - Inappropriate Encoding for output context

Published Jul 15, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
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

Event History

Jul 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7292?

CVE-2020-7292 has a severity rating of 4.3 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2020-7292 affect McAfee Web Gateway?

CVE-2020-7292 affects McAfee Web Gateway versions prior to 9.2.1.

4

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.

5

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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