CVE-2020-23864
CVE-2020-23864 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iobit Malware Fighter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Iobit Malware Fighter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue exits in IOBit Malware Fighter version 8.0.2.547. Local escalation of privileges is possible by dropping a malicious DLL file into the WindowsApps folder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23864?
- An issue exits in IOBit Malware Fighter version 8.0.2.547. Local escalation of privileges is possible by dropping a malicious DLL file into the WindowsApps folder.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23864?
- CVE-2020-23864 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-23864 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-2020-23864?
- CVE-2020-23864 affects Iobit Malware Fighter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23864?
- 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-2020-23864 published?
- CVE-2020-23864 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:iobit:malware_fighter:8.0.2.547:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
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