CVE-2020-7260
CVE-2020-7260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Application And Change Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Mcafee Application And Change Control
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DLL Side Loading vulnerability in the installer for McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7260?
- DLL Side Loading vulnerability in the installer for McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via execution from a compromised folder.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7260?
- CVE-2020-7260 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7260 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7260?
- CVE-2020-7260 affects Mcafee Application And Change Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7260?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-7260 published?
- CVE-2020-7260 was published on 2020-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:application_and_change_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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