CVE-2022-0815
CVE-2022-0815 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Webadvisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-668.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-668
- Affected product: Mcafee Webadvisor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in McAfee WebAdvisor Chrome and Edge browser extensions up to 8.1.0.1895 allows a remote attacker to gain access to McAfee WebAdvisor settings and other details about the user’s system. This could lead to unexpected behaviors including; settings being changed, fingerprinting of the system leading to targeted scams, and not triggering the malicious software if McAfee software is detected.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-0815?
- Improper access control vulnerability in McAfee WebAdvisor Chrome and Edge browser extensions up to 8.1.0.1895 allows a remote attacker to gain access to McAfee WebAdvisor settings and other details about the user’s system. This could lead to unexpected behaviors including; settings being changed, fingerprinting of the system leading to targeted scams, and not triggering the malicious software if McAfee software is detected.
- How severe is CVE-2022-0815?
- CVE-2022-0815 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-0815 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-0815?
- CVE-2022-0815 affects Mcafee Webadvisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-0815?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-0815 published?
- CVE-2022-0815 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:webadvisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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