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CVE-2020-7283

HighPublished

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP)

Published: Jul 3, 2020
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: trellix
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

8.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

0.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 47.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) before 16.0.R26 allows local users to create and edit files via symbolic link manipulation in a location they would otherwise not have access to. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.

Sources

CVE-2020-7283-McAfee-Total-Protection-MTP-16.0.R26-EoPExploit
Exploit for CVE-2020-7283, a privilege escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection 16.0.R26, leveraging symbolic link attacks for local EoP on Windows.

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