How severe is CVE-2020-7314?

CVE-2020-7314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7314?

CVE-2020-7314 affects Mcafee Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7314?

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-2020-7314 published?

CVE-2020-7314 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7314

CVE-2020-7314 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mcafee Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Mcafee Mcafee Agent
Published: 2020-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the installer in McAfee Data Exchange Layer (DXL) Client for Mac shipped with McAfee Agent (MA) for Mac prior to MA 5.6.6 allows local users to run commands as root via incorrectly applied permissions on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7314?: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the installer in McAfee Data Exchange Layer (DXL) Client for Mac shipped with McAfee Agent (MA) for Mac prior to MA 5.6.6 allows local users to run commands as root via incorrectly applied permissions on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2020-7314?: CVE-2020-7314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7314?: CVE-2020-7314 affects Mcafee Mcafee Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7314?: 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-2020-7314 published?: CVE-2020-7314 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10325

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mcafee_agent:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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