CVE-2020-11507

Name: CVE-2020-11507
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-06T16:15:13.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11507 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Malwarebytes	Adwcleaner	8.0.3

References

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258140-release-adwcleaner-804/Vendor Advisory
https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/258140-release-adwcleaner-804/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11507?

An Untrusted Search Path vulnerability in Malwarebytes AdwCleaner 8.0.3 could cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges when a malicious DLL library is loaded.

How severe is CVE-2020-11507?

CVE-2020-11507 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11507?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-11507?

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Source: NVD / NIST