CVE-2020-7293: Web Gateway (MWG) - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2020
·Updated
Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user with low permissions to change the system's root password via improper access controls in the user interface.
Affected Software
3 affected components
McAfee Web Gateway>=7.8.0<7.8.2.23
McAfee Web Gateway>=8.2.0<8.2.11
McAfee Web Gateway>=9.0.0<9.2.3
Event History
Sep 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-7293?
CVE-2020-7293 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to version 9.2.1.
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How does CVE-2020-7293 impact the system?
CVE-2020-7293 allows an authenticated user with low permissions to change the system's root password via improper access controls in the user interface.
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Which versions of McAfee Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-7293?
McAfee Web Gateway versions 7.8.0 to 7.8.2.23, 8.2.0 to 8.2.11, and 9.0.0 to 9.2.3 are affected by CVE-2020-7293.
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How severe is CVE-2020-7293?
CVE-2020-7293 has a severity rating of critical (9 out of 10).
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How can I fix CVE-2020-7293?
To fix CVE-2020-7293, users should upgrade to McAfee Web Gateway version 9.2.1 or later.