CVE-2020-15723: In the version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security, when the main process of 360 Total Security calls

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-15723?

360 total security: upgrade to newer than 12.1.0.1004. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-15723 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15723 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-15723 affect?

CVE-2020-15723 affects 360 total security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security, when the main process of 360 Total Security calls GameChrome.exe, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking to bypass the

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-15723 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting 360 total security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security, when the main process of 360 Total Security calls GameChrome.exe, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking to bypass the hips could execute arbitrary code on the Local system.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2020-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): 360 Security Technology, Inc. · Vendor: 360totalsecurity

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-07-21 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

360totalsecurity 360 total security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 12.1.0.1004

Fixed in: newer than 12.1.0.1004

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 360-total-security || rpm -q 360-total-security || 360-total-security --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.1.0.1004 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade 360-total-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade 360-total-security

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-15723?

360 total security: upgrade to newer than 12.1.0.1004. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-15723 being exploited?

CVE-2020-15723 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-15723 affect?

CVE-2020-15723 affects 360 total security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In the version 12.1.0.1004 and below of 360 Total Security, when the main process of 360 Total Security calls GameChrome.exe, there exists a local privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker who could exploit DLL hijacking to bypass the

How urgent is CVE-2020-15723?

Priority 38/100. High severity

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