How severe is CVE-2020-7301?

CVE-2020-7301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-7301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7301?

CVE-2020-7301 affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7301?

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

When was CVE-2020-7301 published?

CVE-2020-7301 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7301

CVE-2020-7301 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Mcafee Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2020-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site scripting vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.5.3 allows authenticated attackers to trigger alerts via the file upload tab in the DLP case management section.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7301?: Cross Site scripting vulnerability in McAfee Data Loss Prevention (DLP) ePO extension prior to 11.5.3 allows authenticated attackers to trigger alerts via the file upload tab in the DLP case management section.
How severe is CVE-2020-7301?: CVE-2020-7301 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-7301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7301?: CVE-2020-7301 affects Mcafee Data Loss Prevention. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7301?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7301 published?: CVE-2020-7301 was published on 2020-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10326

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:data_loss_prevention:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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