Is CVE-2020-7335 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-7335 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-7335 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-7335 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7335?

CVE-2020-7335 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-7335

CWE-269Published: December 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Windows client McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.29 allows local users to gain elevated privileges via careful manipulation of a folder by creating a junction link. This exploits a lack of protection through a timing issue and is only exploitable in a small time window.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-7335 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.

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.