CVE-2020-28950: kaspersky anti-ransomware_tool Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 04-12-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-28950 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in kaspersky anti-ransomware_tool. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.47%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-12-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The installer of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) prior to KART 4.0 Patch C was vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges during installation process.
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 6.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.47% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Kaspersky1 product
- anti-ransomware_tool< 4.0 | 4.0:patch_c
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192653Third Party Advisory