Is CVE-2020-7334 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7334 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7334 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7334 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7334?

CVE-2020-7334 has a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7334

CWE-266Published: October 15, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.2

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper privilege assignment vulnerability in the installer McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3.2 allows local administrators to change or update the configuration settings via a carefully constructed MSI configured to mimic the genuine installer. This version adds further controls for installation/uninstallation of software.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7334 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 8.2.

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.