Is CVE-2020-7319 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7319 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7319 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7319 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7319?

CVE-2020-7319 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7319

CWE-59Published: September 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2020 Update allows local users to access files which the user otherwise would not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect McAfee file operations to an unintended file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7319 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 8.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.