CVE-2025-0720: A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux

Routine

LOW 3.3WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-0720 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting escan anti-virus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function removeExtraSlashes of the file /opt/MicroWorld/sbin/rtscanner of the component Folder Watch List Handler. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. 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 th

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-121
Published	2025-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: escanav

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-26 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

escanav escan anti-virus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.0.32

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0.32

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy escan-anti-virus || rpm -q escan-anti-virus || escan-anti-virus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.0.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison escan-anti-virus sudo apt install escan-anti-virus=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.32> sudo apt-mark hold escan-anti-virus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list escan-anti-virus sudo dnf downgrade escan-anti-virus-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.0.32> sudo dnf versionlock add escan-anti-virus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-0720?

escan anti-virus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-0720 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0720 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-2025-0720 affect?

CVE-2025-0720 affects escan anti-virus. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A vulnerability was found in Microword eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function removeExtraSlashes of the file /opt/MicroWorld/sbin/rtscanner of the component Folder Watch Lis

How urgent is CVE-2025-0720?

Priority 19/100. On your watchlist

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