How severe is CVE-2020-7251?

CVE-2020-7251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7251?

CVE-2020-7251 affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7251?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-7251 published?

CVE-2020-7251 was published on 2020-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7251

CVE-2020-7251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Security
Published: 2020-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7251?: Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.
How severe is CVE-2020-7251?: CVE-2020-7251 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7251?: CVE-2020-7251 affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7251 published?: CVE-2020-7251 was published on 2020-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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