CVE-2020-13522

Name: CVE-2020-13522
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-04T20:15:12.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-13522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can allow an unprivileged user to delete any file on the filesystem. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable arbitrary file delete vulnerability exists in SoftPerfect RAM Disk 4.1 spvve.sys driver. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can allow an unprivileged user to delete any file on the filesystem. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softperfect	Ram Disk	4.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1121Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1121Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-13522?

How severe is CVE-2020-13522?

CVE-2020-13522 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13522?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST