How severe is CVE-2025-0720?

CVE-2025-0720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-0720 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0720?

CVE-2025-0720 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0720?

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

Does CVE-2025-0720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1834.

When was CVE-2025-0720 published?

CVE-2025-0720 was published on 2025-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0720

CVE-2025-0720 is a low-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 1.7
CVSS v4: 4.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1834
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Escanav Escan Anti-virus
Published: 2025-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function removeExtraSlashes of the file /opt/MicroWorld/sbin/rtscanner of the component Folder Watch List Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0720?: A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function removeExtraSlashes of the file /opt/MicroWorld/sbin/rtscanner of the component Folder Watch List Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2025-0720?: CVE-2025-0720 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-0720 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0720?: CVE-2025-0720 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0720?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-0720 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0720 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1834.
When was CVE-2025-0720 published?: CVE-2025-0720 was published on 2025-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:escanav:escan_anti-virus:7.0.32:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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