How severe is CVE-2020-14990?

CVE-2020-14990 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-2020-14990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-14990?

CVE-2020-14990 affects Iobit Advanced Systemcare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14990?

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-2020-14990 published?

CVE-2020-14990 was published on 2020-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-14990

CVE-2020-14990 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iobit Advanced Systemcare 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Iobit Advanced Systemcare
Published: 2020-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14990?: IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.
How severe is CVE-2020-14990?: CVE-2020-14990 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-2020-14990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-14990?: CVE-2020-14990 affects Iobit Advanced Systemcare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14990?: 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-2020-14990 published?: CVE-2020-14990 was published on 2020-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iobit:advanced_systemcare:13.5.0.263:*:*:*:free:*:*:*

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