CVE-2020-23967

Name: CVE-2020-23967
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-08T15:15:11.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-23967 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Drweb	Security Space	11.0
Drweb	Security Space	12.0

References

https://amonitoring.ru/article/drweb/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://habr.com/ru/company/pm/blog/509592/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Kqi7kE59UExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://amonitoring.ru/article/drweb/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://habr.com/ru/company/pm/blog/509592/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Kqi7kE59UExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-23967?

Dr.Web Security Space versions 11 and 12 allow elevation of privilege for local users without administrative privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM due to insufficient control during autoupdate.

How severe is CVE-2020-23967?

CVE-2020-23967 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-23967?

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-2020-23967?

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Source: NVD / NIST