CVE-2025-0798: A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux

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CVE-2025-0798 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) 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 MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file rtscanner of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to os command injection. The attack may be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendo

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.9% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77, CWE-78
Published	2025-01-29
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

2025-01-29 02:15 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.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · opensips · FIXED · 4.0.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-6700a0026c · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-6700a0026c

Fedora ELN · ibus-typing-booster · FIXED · 2.31.3-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c895c68d60 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c895c68d60

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Write-up: github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_rtscanner_rce.md

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-0798?

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

Is CVE-2025-0798 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0798 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-2025-0798 affect?

CVE-2025-0798 affects escan anti-virus. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file rtscanner of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to os comma

How urgent is CVE-2025-0798?

Priority 67/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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References

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