Is CVE-2020-7316 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7316 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7316 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7316 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7316?

CVE-2020-7316 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7316

CWE-428Published: October 7, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7316 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.