CVE-2020-7334

Name: CVE-2020-7334
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-15T09:15:11.523+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7334 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Application And Change Control	< 8.3.2

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7334?

How severe is CVE-2020-7334?

CVE-2020-7334 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7334?

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Source: NVD / NIST