CVE-2020-7297: 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 access protected dashboard data via improper access control in the user interface.
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
Sep 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-7297?
CVE-2020-7297 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1.
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How does CVE-2020-7297 affect McAfee Web Gateway?
CVE-2020-7297 allows authenticated user interface users to access protected dashboard data via improper access control in the user interface.
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Which versions of McAfee Web Gateway are affected by CVE-2020-7297?
CVE-2020-7297 affects McAfee Web Gateway versions prior to 9.2.1.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-7297?
CVE-2020-7297 has a severity rating of 5.7 (medium).
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How can I fix CVE-2020-7297 in McAfee Web Gateway?
To fix CVE-2020-7297, it is recommended to update McAfee Web Gateway to version 9.2.1 or later.