CVE-2020-7252: mcafee, llc data exchange layer (dxl) broker Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 17-02-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-7252 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in mcafee, llc data exchange layer (dxl) broker. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unquoted service executable path in DXL Broker in McAfee Data eXchange Layer (DXL) Framework 6.0.0 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and malicious file execution via carefully crafted and named executable files.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSources2 sources · 4.2–5.5
- CVE.orgCNA4.2MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HDiffers
Low 1.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.50% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-250Execution with Unnecessary PrivilegesThe product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
- CWE-428Unquoted Search Path or ElementThe product uses a search path that contains an unquoted element, in which the element contains whitespace or other separators. This can cause the product to access resources in a parent path.
Affected systems
Mcafee1 product
- data_exchange_layer≤ 6.0.0
Mcafee, llc1 product
- data exchange layer (dxl) broker≥ 6.0.x, ≤ 6.0.0 | ≥ 5.0.x, ≤ 5.0.2
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10307X Refsource CONFIRM