CVE-2020-15024
CVE-2020-15024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Avast Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-212.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-212
- Affected product: Avast Antivirus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15024?
- An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15024?
- CVE-2020-15024 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-15024 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15024?
- CVE-2020-15024 affects Avast Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15024?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-15024 published?
- CVE-2020-15024 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:avast:antivirus:20.1.5069.562:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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