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CVE-2020-7251

ESConfig Tool able to edit configuration for newer version

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: February 14, 2020 at 02:50 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:24 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorEndpoint Security

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%

Description

Improper access control vulnerability in Configuration Tool in McAfee Mcafee Endpoint Security (ENS) Prior to 10.6.1 February 2020 Update allows local users to disable security features via unauthorised use of the configuration tool from older versions of ENS.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Endpoint Security· McAfee
95%
v < 10.6.110.6.x ≤ v < 10.6.1 February 2020 update10.6.x
Affected range stops below 10.6.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 10.6.1 February 2020 update, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

x_refsource_CONFIRM
Source: [email protected]
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10299

CVSS

5.5MEDIUM[email protected]
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-358CWE-863

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