CVE-2020-7316

Name: CVE-2020-7316
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-07T19:15:13.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7316 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	File And Removable Media Protection	< 5.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7316?

How severe is CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7316?

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Source: NVD / NIST