How severe is CVE-2020-27585?

CVE-2020-27585 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-2020-27585 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-2020-27585?

CVE-2020-27585 affects Quickheal Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27585?

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

When was CVE-2020-27585 published?

CVE-2020-27585 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27585

CVE-2020-27585 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quickheal Total Security 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Quickheal Total Security
Published: 2020-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Quick Heal Total Security before 19.0 allows attackers with local admin rights to modify sensitive anti virus settings via a brute-attack on the settings password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27585?: Quick Heal Total Security before 19.0 allows attackers with local admin rights to modify sensitive anti virus settings via a brute-attack on the settings password.
How severe is CVE-2020-27585?: CVE-2020-27585 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-2020-27585 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-2020-27585?: CVE-2020-27585 affects Quickheal Total Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27585?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27585 published?: CVE-2020-27585 was published on 2020-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cyberworldmirror.com/quick-heal-addressed-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-version-19-update-now/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:quickheal:total_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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