How severe is CVE-2020-7326?

CVE-2020-7326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-7326 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-7326?

CVE-2020-7326 affects Mcafee Active Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7326?

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

When was CVE-2020-7326 published?

CVE-2020-7326 was published on 2020-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-7326

CVE-2020-7326 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Active Response with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Mcafee Active Response
Published: 2020-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improperly implemented security check in McAfee Active Response (MAR) prior to 2.4.4 may allow local administrators to execute malicious code via stopping a core Windows service leaving McAfee core trust component in an inconsistent state resulting in MAR failing open rather than closed

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7326?: Improperly implemented security check in McAfee Active Response (MAR) prior to 2.4.4 may allow local administrators to execute malicious code via stopping a core Windows service leaving McAfee core trust component in an inconsistent state resulting in MAR failing open rather than closed
How severe is CVE-2020-7326?: CVE-2020-7326 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-7326 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7326?: CVE-2020-7326 affects Mcafee Active Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7326?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-7326 published?: CVE-2020-7326 was published on 2020-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10331

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:active_response:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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