How severe is CVE-2020-23738?

CVE-2020-23738 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-23738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-23738?

CVE-2020-23738 affects Advancedsystemcare Advanced Systemcare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23738?

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

When was CVE-2020-23738 published?

CVE-2020-23738 was published on 2020-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23738

CVE-2020-23738 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advancedsystemcare Advanced Systemcare 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Advancedsystemcare Advanced Systemcare
Published: 2020-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is a local denial of service vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare 13 PRO 13.5.0.174. Attackers can use a constructed program to cause a computer crash (BSOD)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23738?: There is a local denial of service vulnerability in Advanced SystemCare 13 PRO 13.5.0.174. Attackers can use a constructed program to cause a computer crash (BSOD)
How severe is CVE-2020-23738?: CVE-2020-23738 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-23738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-23738?: CVE-2020-23738 affects Advancedsystemcare Advanced Systemcare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23738?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-23738 published?: CVE-2020-23738 was published on 2020-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advancedsystemcare:advanced_systemcare:13.5.0.174:*:*:*:pro:*:*:*