Data Loss Prevention
CVE-2020-7300
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Improper Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.5.3 allows authenticated remote attackers to change the configuration when logged in with view only. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Improper Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.5.3 allows authenticated remote attackers to change the configuration when logged in with view only privileges via carefully constructed HTTP post messages. Affected products include: Mcafee Data Loss Prevention. Version information: prior to 11.5.3.
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
Improper Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.5.3 allows authenticated remote attackers to change the configuration when logged in with view only privileges via carefully constructed HTTP post messages.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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