CVE-2020-7316: File and Removable Media Protection update fixes one vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2020-10-07 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-428

Description

Unquoted service path vulnerability in McAfee File and Removable Media Protection (FRP) prior to 5.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code, with higher privileges, via execution and from a compromised folder. This issue may result in files not being encrypted when a policy is triggered.

Affected products

McAfee File & Removable Media Protection (FRP): before 5.3.0 — fixed in 5.3.0

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: McAfee File & Removable Media Protection (FRP) 5.3.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10330
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10330

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