How severe is CVE-2025-1368?

CVE-2025-1368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-1368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1368?

CVE-2025-1368 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1368?

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

Does CVE-2025-1368 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-1368 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2126.

When was CVE-2025-1368 published?

CVE-2025-1368 was published on 2025-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-1368

CVE-2025-1368 is a low-severity vulnerability in Escanav Escan Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. 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 2.3)
CVSS v2: 1.4
CVSS v4: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-2126
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Escanav Escan Anti-virus
Published: 2025-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in MicroWord eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ReadConfiguration of the file /opt/MicroWorld/etc/mwav.conf. The manipulation of the argument BasePath leads to buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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-2025-1368?: A vulnerability was found in MicroWord eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ReadConfiguration of the file /opt/MicroWorld/etc/mwav.conf. The manipulation of the argument BasePath leads to buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. 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-2025-1368?: CVE-2025-1368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-1368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-1368?: CVE-2025-1368 affects Escanav Escan Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-1368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-1368 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-1368 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-2126.
When was CVE-2025-1368 published?: CVE-2025-1368 was published on 2025-02-17 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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