CVE-2020-13522
CVE-2020-13522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softperfect Ram Disk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- CVSS v2: 3.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Softperfect Ram Disk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can allow an unprivileged user to delete any file on the filesystem. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-13522?
- An exploitable arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can allow an unprivileged user to delete any file on the filesystem. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2020-13522?
- CVE-2020-13522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-13522 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-13522?
- CVE-2020-13522 affects Softperfect Ram Disk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-13522?
- 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-2020-13522 published?
- CVE-2020-13522 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:softperfect:ram_disk:4.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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