How severe is CVE-2020-28950?

CVE-2020-28950 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-2020-28950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28950?

CVE-2020-28950 primarily affects Kaspersky Anti-ransomware Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28950?

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-2020-28950 published?

CVE-2020-28950 was published on 2020-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28950

CVE-2020-28950 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Anti-ransomware Tool 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Kaspersky Anti-ransomware Tool
Published: 2020-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installer of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) prior to KART 4.0 Patch C was vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges during installation process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28950?: The installer of Kaspersky Anti-Ransomware Tool (KART) prior to KART 4.0 Patch C was vulnerable to a DLL hijacking attack that allowed an attacker to elevate privileges during installation process.
How severe is CVE-2020-28950?: CVE-2020-28950 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-2020-28950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28950?: CVE-2020-28950 primarily affects Kaspersky Anti-ransomware Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28950?: 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-2020-28950 published?: CVE-2020-28950 was published on 2020-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:anti-ransomware_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:anti-ransomware_tool:4.0:patch_c:*:*:*:*:*:*

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