How severe is CVE-2023-29820?

CVE-2023-29820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29820?

CVE-2023-29820 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29820?

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

When was CVE-2023-29820 published?

CVE-2023-29820 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-29820

CVE-2023-29820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webroot Secureanywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Webroot Secureanywhere
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue found in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and before allows a local attacker to access sensitive information via the EXE installer. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that this is not a separate vulnerability relative to CVE-2023-29818 and CVE-2023-29819.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29820?: An issue found in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and before allows a local attacker to access sensitive information via the EXE installer. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that this is not a separate vulnerability relative to CVE-2023-29818 and CVE-2023-29819.
How severe is CVE-2023-29820?: CVE-2023-29820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29820?: CVE-2023-29820 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29820 published?: CVE-2023-29820 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

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