CVE-2020-7263: mcafee, llc endpoint security (ens) for window
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 01-04-2020Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-7263 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) vulnerability in mcafee, llc endpoint security (ens) for window. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 5.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.17%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 01-04-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper access control vulnerability in ESconfigTool.exe in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows all current versions allows local administrator to alter ENS configuration up to and including disabling all protection offered by ENS via insecurely implemented encryption of configuration for export and import.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.5–6.7
- CVE.orgCNA6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
6%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.17%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access ControlsWeaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and other security features that are used to perform access control.
- CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
Affected systems
Mcafee1 product
- endpoint_security10.5.0 | 10.5.1 | 10.5.2 | 10.5.3 | 10.5.4 | 10.5.5 | 10.6.0 | 10.6.1 | 10.7.0
Mcafee, llc1 product
- endpoint security (ens) for window≥ 10.7.x, ≤ ENS 10.7.0 July 2020 Update | ≥ 10.6.x, ≤ ENS 10.6.1 July 2020 Update
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10314X Refsource CONFIRM