CVE-2020-7343

Name: CVE-2020-7343
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-18T13:15:13.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-7343 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.7.1 allows local users to block McAfee product updates by manipulating a directory used by MA for temporary files. The product would continue to function with out-of-date detection files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Agent	< 5.7.1

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10343Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10343Broken Link, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7343?

How severe is CVE-2020-7343?

CVE-2020-7343 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-7343?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST