CVE-2020-7295: Web Gateway (MWG) - Privilege Escalation vulnerability
Published Sep 15, 2020
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Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user to delete or download protected log data 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·11:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID of this privilege escalation vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-7295.
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What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software is 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.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7295?
The severity of CVE-2020-7295 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.6.
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How does this vulnerability allow privilege escalation?
This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to delete or download protected log data via improper access controls in the user interface.
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How can I fix this vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway?
To fix this vulnerability, update McAfee Web Gateway to version 9.2.1 or newer.