CVE-2020-7253
CVE-2020-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Mcafee Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in masvc.exe in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows local users with administrator privileges to disable self-protection via a McAfee supplied command-line utility.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7253?
- Improper access control vulnerability in masvc.exe in McAfee Agent (MA) prior to 5.6.4 allows local users with administrator privileges to disable self-protection via a McAfee supplied command-line utility.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7253?
- CVE-2020-7253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7253 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7253?
- CVE-2020-7253 affects Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7253?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7253 published?
- CVE-2020-7253 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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