HIGH
CVE-2020-10861
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to achieve Arbitrary File Deletion from Avast Program Path via RPC, when Self Defense is Enabled.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10861 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232420.0Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232423.0Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/umarfarook882/Avast_Multiple_Vulnerability_Disclosure/blob/master/README.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232420.0Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232423.0Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/umarfarook882/Avast_Multiple_Vulnerability_Disclosure/blob/master/README.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-10861
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2020
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10861 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.