How severe is CVE-2020-14418?

CVE-2020-14418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-14418 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14418?

CVE-2020-14418 primarily affects Cisco Advanced Malware Protection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14418?

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-2020-14418 published?

CVE-2020-14418 was published on 2021-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14418

CVE-2020-14418 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Advanced Malware Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Cisco Advanced Malware Protection
Published: 2021-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A TOCTOU vulnerability exists in madCodeHook before 2020-07-16 that allows local attackers to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM. This occurs because path redirection can occur via vectors involving directory junctions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14418?: A TOCTOU vulnerability exists in madCodeHook before 2020-07-16 that allows local attackers to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM. This occurs because path redirection can occur via vectors involving directory junctions.
How severe is CVE-2020-14418?: CVE-2020-14418 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-14418 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14418?: CVE-2020-14418 primarily affects Cisco Advanced Malware Protection. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14418?: 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-2020-14418 published?: CVE-2020-14418 was published on 2021-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:advanced_malware_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:madshi:madcodehook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:morphisec:unified_threat_prevention_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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