CVE-2020-10861
CVSS v3
7.5
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to achieve Arbitrary File Deletion from Avast Program Path via RPC, when Self Defense is Enabled.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-04-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-10861?
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to achieve Arbitrary File Deletion from Avast Program Path via RPC, when Self Defense is Enabled.
Is CVE-2020-10861 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-10861 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-10861?
CVE-2020-10861 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).
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