CVE-2020-7294: 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 to delete or download protected files via improper access controls in the REST 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·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-7294?
CVE-2020-7294 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1.
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How does CVE-2020-7294 affect McAfee Web Gateway?
CVE-2020-7294 allows an authenticated user to delete or download protected files via improper access controls in the REST interface.
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7294?
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-2020-7294.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-7294?
CVE-2020-7294 has a severity rating of 4.6 (medium).
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How can I fix CVE-2020-7294?
To fix CVE-2020-7294, users should update McAfee Web Gateway to version 9.2.1 or later.