How severe is CVE-2020-7262?

CVE-2020-7262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-7262 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7262?

CVE-2020-7262 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7262?

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

When was CVE-2020-7262 published?

CVE-2020-7262 was published on 2020-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7262

CVE-2020-7262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense
Published: 2020-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) prior to 4.10.0 allows local users to view sensitive files via a carefully crafted HTTP request parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7262?: Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Advanced Threat Defense (ATD) prior to 4.10.0 allows local users to view sensitive files via a carefully crafted HTTP request parameter.
How severe is CVE-2020-7262?: CVE-2020-7262 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-7262 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7262?: CVE-2020-7262 affects Mcafee Advanced Threat Defense. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7262?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7262 published?: CVE-2020-7262 was published on 2020-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10319

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:advanced_threat_defense:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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