CVE-2020-7334: mcafee application_and_change_control Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-7334 is a high (CVSS 8.2) Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in mcafee application_and_change_control. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 15-10-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper privilege assignment vulnerability in the installer McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3.2 allows local administrators to change or update the configuration settings via a carefully constructed MSI configured to mimic the genuine installer. This version adds further controls for installation/uninstallation of software.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA7.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.29%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
20%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.29% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-266Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementThe product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Affected systems
Mcafee1 product
Mcafee,llc1 product
- mcafee application and change control (macc)≥ 8.x, < 8.3.2
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10333X Refsource CONFIRM