How severe is CVE-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-23967 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-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 primarily affects Drweb Security Space. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23967?

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-2020-23967 published?

CVE-2020-23967 was published on 2021-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-23967

CVE-2020-23967 is a high-severity vulnerability in Drweb Security Space 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-347
Affected product: Drweb Security Space
Published: 2021-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23967?: Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.
How severe is CVE-2020-23967?: CVE-2020-23967 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-23967 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-2020-23967?: CVE-2020-23967 primarily affects Drweb Security Space. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23967?: 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-2020-23967 published?: CVE-2020-23967 was published on 2021-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:drweb:security_space:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drweb:security_space:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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