How severe is CVE-2020-7291?

CVE-2020-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7291 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-2020-7291?

CVE-2020-7291 primarily affects Mcafee Active Response. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7291?

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-2020-7291 published?

CVE-2020-7291 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7291

CVE-2020-7291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Active Response with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Mcafee Active Response
Published: 2020-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Mac prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7291?: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Active Response (MAR) for Mac prior to 2.4.3 Hotfix 1 allows a malicious script or program to perform functions that the local executing user has not been granted access to.
How severe is CVE-2020-7291?: CVE-2020-7291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7291 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-2020-7291?: CVE-2020-7291 primarily affects Mcafee Active Response. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7291?: 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-2020-7291 published?: CVE-2020-7291 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10317

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:active_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:active_response:2.4.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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