CVE-2020-7316
CVE-2020-7316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Affected product: Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection
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- Last modified:
Description
Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7316?
- Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.
- How severe is CVE-2020-7316?
- CVE-2020-7316 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-7316 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7316?
- CVE-2020-7316 affects Mcafee File And Removable Media Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-7316 published?
- CVE-2020-7316 was published on 2020-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:file_and_removable_media_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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