Is CVE-2020-7326 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7326 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7326 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7326 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7326?

CVE-2020-7326 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-7326

CWE-290Published: October 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improperly implemented security check in McAfee Active Response (MAR) prior to 2.4.4 may allow local administrators to execute malicious code via stopping a core Windows service leaving McAfee core trust component in an inconsistent state resulting in MAR failing open rather than closed

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7326 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires high 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 6.7.