// For flags

CVE-2020-7259

Unsigned executable vulnerability in ENS can be used to bypass intended self-protection rules

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Exploitation of Privilege/Trust vulnerability in file in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.7.0 February 2020 Update allows local users to bypass local security protection via a carefully crafted input file

Una vulnerabilidad de Explotación de Privilegios y Confianza en archivos en McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) versión anterior a 10.7.0 Update de Febrero de 2020, permite a usuarios locales omitir la protección de seguridad local por medio de un archivo de entrada cuidadosamente diseñado

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2020-01-21 CVE Reserved
  • 2020-04-15 CVE Published
  • 2024-09-17 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management
CAPEC
References (1)
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.0
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windows
Affected
Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.1
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windows
Affected
Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.2
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windows
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Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.3
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windows
Affected
Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.4
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windows
Affected
Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.5.5
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windows
Affected
Mcafee
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Endpoint Security
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10.6.0
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windows
Affected