McAfee Web Gateway up to 9.2.0 Configuration File improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in McAfee Web Gateway up to 9.2.0 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Configuration File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-7296. The attack needs to be done within the local network. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in McAfee Web Gateway up to 9.2.0 (Firewall Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Web Gateway (MWG) prior to 9.2.1 allows authenticated user interface user to access protected configuration files via improper access control in the user interface.

The weakness was shared 09/15/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kc.mcafee.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-7296 since 01/21/2020. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 9.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-158569, VDB-161281, VDB-161282 and VDB-161283 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Web Gateway 9.2.1

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01/21/2020 🔍
09/15/2020 +238 days 🔍
09/16/2020 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: mcafee.com

Advisory: kc.mcafee.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-7296 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-7296
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-161284
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2020 09:41
Updated: 09/16/2020 09:46
Changes: 09/16/2020 09:41 (40), 09/16/2020 09:46 (12)
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