CVE-2020-7263

ENS configuration can be edited by attacker with local administrator permissions

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in ESconfigTool.exe in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows all current versions allows local administrator to alter ENS configuration up to and including disabling all protection offered by ENS via insecurely implemented encryption of configuration for export and import.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Affected: McAfee, LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Window
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10314

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-7263?
CVE-2020-7263 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-7263?
To fix CVE-2020-7263, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-7263 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-7263 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-7263?
CVE-2020-7263 affects McAfee, LLC Endpoint Security (ENS) for Window.
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