CVE-2020-7293 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-7293, a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) allowing unauthorized users to change the system's root password. Find mitigation steps here.
A Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows unauthorized users to change the system's root password.
Understanding CVE-2020-7293
This CVE involves a critical Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) that can have severe consequences if exploited.
What is CVE-2020-7293?
CVE-2020-7293 is a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) that enables authenticated users with low permissions to modify the system's root password through improper access controls in the user interface.
The Impact of CVE-2020-7293
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 9.0, indicating a critical severity level. If exploited, it can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-7293
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows authenticated users with low permissions to change the system's root password through inadequate access controls in the user interface.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: McAfee Web Gateway (MWG)
- Vendor: McAfee
- Versions Affected: Prior to 9.2.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users with low permissions leveraging the improper access controls in the user interface to change the system's root password.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-7293 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update McAfee Web Gateway to version 9.2.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
- Monitor user activities and access controls to prevent unauthorized changes.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and enhance access control policies.
- Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of proper system usage.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches and updates provided by McAfee to address the vulnerability effectively.