How severe is CVE-2020-7298?

CVE-2020-7298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7298?

CVE-2020-7298 affects Mcafee Total Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7298?

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-2020-7298 published?

CVE-2020-7298 was published on 2020-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7298

CVE-2020-7298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Total Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Total Protection
Published: 2020-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unexpected behavior violation in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to turn off real time scanning via a specially crafted object making a specific function call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7298?: Unexpected behavior violation in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to turn off real time scanning via a specially crafted object making a specific function call.
How severe is CVE-2020-7298?: CVE-2020-7298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7298?: CVE-2020-7298 affects Mcafee Total Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7298?: 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-2020-7298 published?: CVE-2020-7298 was published on 2020-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS103062

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:total_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Mcafee Total Protection

CVE-2021-23874 — High (CVSS 8.2): Arbitrary Process Execution vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain…
CVE-2022-43751 — High (CVSS 7.8): McAfee Total Protection prior to version 16.0.49 contains an uncontrolled search path element vulnerability due to the…
CVE-2021-23891 — High (CVSS 7.8): Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain…
CVE-2021-23872 — High (CVSS 7.8): Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows…
CVE-2021-23876 — High (CVSS 7.8): Bypass Remote Procedure call in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain elevated…
CVE-2021-23873 — High (CVSS 7.8): Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.30 allows a local user to gain…

All CVEs affecting Mcafee Total Protection →