How severe is CVE-2020-13523?

CVE-2020-13523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-13523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-13523?

CVE-2020-13523 affects Softperfect Ram Disk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13523?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-13523 published?

CVE-2020-13523 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-13523

CVE-2020-13523 is a low-severity vulnerability in Softperfect Ram Disk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Softperfect Ram Disk
Published: 2020-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect’s RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause the disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-13523?: An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect’s RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause the disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-13523?: CVE-2020-13523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-13523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-13523?: CVE-2020-13523 affects Softperfect Ram Disk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13523?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-13523 published?: CVE-2020-13523 was published on 2020-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1122

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softperfect:ram_disk:4.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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