How severe is CVE-2020-7275?

CVE-2020-7275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-7275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7275?

CVE-2020-7275 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7275?

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

When was CVE-2020-7275 published?

CVE-2020-7275 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7275

CVE-2020-7275 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Endpoint Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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 4.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Mcafee Endpoint Security
Published: 2020-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Accessing, modifying or executing executable files vulnerability in the uninstaller in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows Prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 Update allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a carefully crafted input file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7275?: Accessing, modifying or executing executable files vulnerability in the uninstaller in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows Prior to 10.7.0 April 2020 Update allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a carefully crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2020-7275?: CVE-2020-7275 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-7275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7275?: CVE-2020-7275 primarily affects Mcafee Endpoint Security. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7275?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7275 published?: CVE-2020-7275 was published on 2020-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10309

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.3:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:endpoint_security:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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