CVE-2020-7269 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) prior to version 4.12.2 is affected by a vulnerability that exposes sensitive information in the web interface. Remote authenticated users can view unencrypted data through crafted HTTP requests.

Understanding CVE-2020-7269

This CVE involves the exposure of sensitive information in McAfee ATD, impacting versions prior to 4.12.2.

What is CVE-2020-7269?

The vulnerability in McAfee ATD allows authenticated remote users to access sensitive unencrypted data via specific HTTP requests.

The Impact of CVE-2020-7269

The risk is considered medium with a CVSS base score of 4.9. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system are all rated as low impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-7269

McAfee ATD vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw in McAfee ATD allows authenticated remote users to view sensitive unencrypted information through manipulated HTTP requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD)
Vendor: McAfee, LLC
Versions Affected: < 4.12.2 (unspecified/custom)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by remote authenticated users through carefully crafted HTTP request parameters.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-7269.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure ATD instances are not directly accessible from the Internet.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update McAfee ATD to the latest version.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to sensitive systems.

Patching and Updates

Apply the necessary patches and updates provided by McAfee to address the vulnerability.