HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2025-0797
LOW

CVE-2025-0797

CWE-266Published: January 29, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

3.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /var/Microworld/ of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-0797 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

escanav1 product(s)
escan anti-virus
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_incorrect_default_perms_leads_to_malware_evasion.md
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?id.293920
ADVISORYhttps://vuldb.com/?submit.484329

All References (4)

→
https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_incorrect_default_perms_leads_to_malware_evasion.mdExploit · Third Party Advisory
→
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.293920Permissions Required · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?id.293920Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
https://vuldb.com/?submit.484329Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2025-0797
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-266
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 29, 2025

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2025-0797 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.
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