Is CVE-2020-7327 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7327 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7327 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7327 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7327?

CVE-2020-7327 has a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2020-7327

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

6.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improperly implemented security check in McAfee MVISION Endpoint Detection and Response Client (MVEDR) prior to 3.2.0 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 MVEDR failing open rather than closed

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7327 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.