CVE-2020-10867
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.2 %
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 bypass intended access restrictions on tasks from an untrusted process, when Self Defense is enabled.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-04-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-10867?
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 bypass intended access restrictions on tasks from an untrusted process, when Self Defense is enabled.
Is CVE-2020-10867 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-10867 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-10867?
CVE-2020-10867 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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