How severe is CVE-2025-14491?

CVE-2025-14491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-14491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-14491?

CVE-2025-14491 affects Superantispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14491?

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-2025-14491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-14491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205011.

When was CVE-2025-14491 published?

CVE-2025-14491 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-14491

CVE-2025-14491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Superantispyware 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-749.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-205011
Weakness: CWE-749
Affected product: Superantispyware
Published: 2025-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27660.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-14491?: RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27660.
How severe is CVE-2025-14491?: CVE-2025-14491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-14491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-14491?: CVE-2025-14491 affects Superantispyware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-14491?: 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-2025-14491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-14491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-205011.
When was CVE-2025-14491 published?: CVE-2025-14491 was published on 2025-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1164/

Affected products (1)

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