RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27668.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RealDefense | SUPERAntiSpyware | 10.0.1276 Free Edition | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- SUPERAntiSpyware VendorRealDefense Affected 10.0.1276 Free Edition Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:superantispyware:superantispyware:*:*:*:*:professional:*:*:* | before 10.0.1280 | Vulnerable | SUPERAntiSpyware |
- cpe:2.3:a:superantispyware:superantispyware:*:*:*:*:professional:*:*:* Versions before 10.0.1280 Vulnerable ·SUPERAntiSpyware
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-14492
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-98wf-pj2g-84xf
References
Advisory 1
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- TI-2025-13239 RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
- TI-2025-13238 RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
- TI-2025-13237 RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
- TI-2025-13236 RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation… CVSS 3.0HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2025-14492 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-14492 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-98wf-pj2g-84xf · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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