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CVE-2020-7311

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.28%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-09-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Windows.

CVE
CVE-2020-7311
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.28%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee Agent (MA) for Windows prior to 5.6.6 allows local users to assume SYSTEM rights during the installation of MA via manipulation of log files.

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