Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2020-7285 lets a local, low-privileged user run a malicious script or program that performs MVISION Endpoint functions they should not be allowed to use. It is not described as a remote internet attack, but compromise of an endpoint user account could become more damaging.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for endpoint fleets using MVISION Endpoint. It is not identified as actively exploited in the provided sources, but endpoint privilege escalation can materially increase impact after user compromise.
Technical view
McAfee MVISION Endpoint before 20.5.0.94 is affected by a privilege escalation issue mapped to CWE-274. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with local access, high attack complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Organizations running McAfee MVISION Endpoint 20.x before 20.5.0.94 may be exposed, especially where standard users can execute local scripts or programs on managed endpoints.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited active exploitation. The vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, with high attack complexity, so it is most relevant after initial endpoint access.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and McAfee advisory reference. The issue is improper privilege management, not a remote pre-authentication flaw. Do not assume exploit availability, affected versions beyond listed 20.x, or mitigations beyond the vendor version threshold.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory McAfee MVISION Endpoint deployments and versions.
- Upgrade affected installations to 20.5.0.94 or later.
- Review McAfee SB10317 for vendor-specific guidance.
- Restrict unnecessary local script and program execution where feasible.
- Monitor endpoints for unexpected privileged product actions.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether MVISION Endpoint 20.x is installed.
- Verify each deployment is version 20.5.0.94 or later.
- Check endpoint security logs for unusual local script activity.
- Review administrative logs for unauthorized product function use.
- Track remediation status against the McAfee advisory.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.16Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10317CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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CWE details
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Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges
Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.