CVE-2020-15024

Name: CVE-2020-15024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-10T18:15:12.637+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-15024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast	Antivirus	20.1.5069.562

References

http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-session-handling-leading-to-information-disclosure-advisory/Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-session-handling-leading-to-information-disclosure-advisory/Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15024?

How severe is CVE-2020-15024?

CVE-2020-15024 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15024?

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