How severe is CVE-2020-10868?

CVE-2020-10868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-10868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10868?

CVE-2020-10868 affects Avast Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-10868 published?

CVE-2020-10868 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10868

CVE-2020-10868 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avast Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avast Antivirus
Published: 2020-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to launch the Repair App RPC call from a Low Integrity process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10868?: An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to launch the Repair App RPC call from a Low Integrity process.
How severe is CVE-2020-10868?: CVE-2020-10868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-10868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10868?: CVE-2020-10868 affects Avast Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-10868 published?: CVE-2020-10868 was published on 2020-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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