CVE-2020-7251: mcafee, llc mcafee endpoint security (ens)
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 14-02-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-7251 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in mcafee, llc mcafee endpoint security (ens). EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSources2 sources · 5.0–5.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:NDiffers
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-358Improperly Implemented Security Check for StandardThe product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique.
- CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
Affected systems
Mcafee1 product
- endpoint_security< 10.6.1
Mcafee, llc1 product
- mcafee endpoint security (ens)≥ 10.6.x, < 10.6.1 February 2020 update
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299X Refsource CONFIRM