How severe is CVE-2020-7325?

CVE-2020-7325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7325?

CVE-2020-7325 affects Mcafee Mvision Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7325?

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

When was CVE-2020-7325 published?

CVE-2020-7325 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7325

CVE-2020-7325 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Mvision Endpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Mcafee Mvision Endpoint
Published: 2020-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee MVISION Endpoint prior to 20.9 Update allows local users to access files which the user otherwise would not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to an unintended file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7325?: Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee MVISION Endpoint prior to 20.9 Update allows local users to access files which the user otherwise would not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to an unintended file.
How severe is CVE-2020-7325?: CVE-2020-7325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7325?: CVE-2020-7325 affects Mcafee Mvision Endpoint. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7325 published?: CVE-2020-7325 was published on 2020-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10328

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:mvision_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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