CVE-2025-14494CWE-749

CVE-2025-14494

High · published December 24, 2025

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
9.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A local privilege escalation vulnerability in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware could let attackers rise through the ranks effortlessly – from lowly code to SYSTEM-level access! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel maintenance worker who discovers a hidden staircase leading directly to the penthouse; with this exploit, an attacker can access sensitive areas of the system they shouldn't be able to reach. If exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially allowing them to install malicious software, manipulate system configurations, or access sensitive data – a recipe for absolute chaos!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel maintenance worker who discovers a hidden staircase leading directly to the penthouse; with this exploit, an attacker can access sensitive areas of the system they shouldn't be able to reach. The security flaw exists within the SAS Core Service due to an exposed dangerous function, which an attacker can leverage to escalate privileges if they already have low-level access to the system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, potentially allowing them to install malicious software, manipulate system configurations, or access sensitive data – a recipe for absolute chaos! To protect your systems, update RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware to the latest version as soon as it's available to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, restrict access to low-privileged accounts to minimize exploitation opportunities. 💡 You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

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 · 9.8th 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 21:17Z
    RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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