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CVE-2024-49592

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.7 EPSS 0.21%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-11-15 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2024-49592
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.7
EPSS
0.21%

Original NVD Description

Trial installer for McAfee Total Protection (legacy trial installer software) 16.0.53 allows local privilege escalation because of an Uncontrolled Search Path Element. The attacker could be "an adversary or knowledgeable user" and the type of attack could be called "DLL-squatting." The issue only affects execution of this installer, and does not leave McAfee Total Protection in a vulnerable state after installation is completed. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.