CVE-2025-0798
CVE-2025-0798 is a high-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v2: 7.6
- CVSS v4: 9.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-1872
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Escanav Escan Anti-virus
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- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file rtscanner of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. 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-2025-0798?
- A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file rtscanner of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. 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-2025-0798?
- CVE-2025-0798 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-0798 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-0798?
- CVE-2025-0798 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-0798?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2025-0798 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-0798 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-1872.
- When was CVE-2025-0798 published?
- CVE-2025-0798 was published on 2025-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_rtscanner_rce.md
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.293921
- https://vuldb.com/?id.293921
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.484718
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:escanav:escan_anti-virus:7.0.32:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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