CVE-2025-14493CWE-749

CVE-2025-14493

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
9.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local attacker can elevate their access like they just found the secret VIP lounge! The RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware has a privilege escalation vulnerability waiting to be exploited. 🔥 Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who finds a way to access the restricted back rooms of a restaurant, gaining access to everything without anyone checking their credentials. This flaw allows hackers to step into the kitchen of the system, ready to whip up trouble! An attacker who can execute low-privileged code could leverage this vulnerability to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This means they could take full control of the system, access sensitive data, install malware, or even modify system configurations—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a sneaky delivery person who finds a way to access the restricted back rooms of a restaurant, gaining access to everything without anyone checking their credentials. This flaw allows hackers to step into the kitchen of the system, ready to whip up trouble! This vulnerability exists in the SAS Core Service, where an exposed dangerous function allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of SYSTEM. If they gain initial low-level access, they can exploit this flaw for major control.

What to do

An attacker who can execute low-privileged code could leverage this vulnerability to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. This means they could take full control of the system, access sensitive data, install malware, or even modify system configurations—absolutely devastating! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware is updated to the latest version that addresses the issue. Regularly audit user access and identify any low-privileged code execution points that could be exploited. Implement strict access controls to reduce the risk of unauthorized code execution. You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow these steps, and lock down your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00204 · 9.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2025-12-24T03:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
superantispyware/superantispyware< 10.0.128010.0.1280
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 21:16Z
    RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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