How severe is CVE-2020-25043?

CVE-2020-25043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-25043 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-25043?

CVE-2020-25043 affects Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25043?

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-2020-25043 published?

CVE-2020-25043 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-25043

CVE-2020-25043 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection
Published: 2020-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installer of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection prior to 5.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion that could allow an attacker to delete any file in the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25043?: The installer of Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection prior to 5.0 was vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion that could allow an attacker to delete any file in the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-25043?: CVE-2020-25043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-25043 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25043?: CVE-2020-25043 affects Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25043?: 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-2020-25043 published?: CVE-2020-25043 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#290720

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:vpn_secure_connection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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