CVE-2020-7252
CVE-2020-7252 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Data Exchange Layer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
- CVSS v2: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Mcafee Data Exchange Layer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted service executable path in DXL Broker in McAfee Data eXchange Layer (DXL) Framework 6.0.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and malicious file execution via carefully crafted and named executable files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7252?
- Unquoted service executable path in DXL Broker in McAfee Data eXchange Layer (DXL) Framework 6.0.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and malicious file execution via carefully crafted and named executable files.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7252?
- CVE-2020-7252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7252?
- CVE-2020-7252 affects Mcafee Data Exchange Layer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7252 published?
- CVE-2020-7252 was published on 2020-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_exchange_layer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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