CVE-2020-25045: kaspersky security_center Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 02-09-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-25045 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in kaspersky security_center. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Installers of Kaspersky Security Center and Kaspersky Security Center Web Console prior to 12 & prior to 12 Patch A were vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges in the system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.4Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.43% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Kaspersky2 products
1 vendor · 2 products