How severe is CVE-2020-15401?

CVE-2020-15401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-15401 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2020-15401?

CVE-2020-15401 affects Iobit Malware Fighter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15401?

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

When was CVE-2020-15401 published?

CVE-2020-15401 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-15401

CVE-2020-15401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iobit Malware Fighter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Iobit Malware Fighter
Published: 2020-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IOBit Malware Fighter Pro 8.0.2.547 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating malicious flagged file locations with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15401?: IOBit Malware Fighter Pro 8.0.2.547 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating malicious flagged file locations with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.
How severe is CVE-2020-15401?: CVE-2020-15401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-15401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-15401?: CVE-2020-15401 affects Iobit Malware Fighter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-15401 published?: CVE-2020-15401 was published on 2020-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/06/when-your-anti-virus-turns-against-you.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iobit:malware_fighter:8.0.2.547:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*

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