CVE-2025-14489: RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-14489?

superantispyware: upgrade to 10.0.1280. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-14489 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14489 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-2025-14489 affect?

CVE-2025-14489 affects superantispyware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must f

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2025-14489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting superantispyware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dange

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-749
Published	2025-12-23
Last modified	2026-10-19

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: superantispyware

Last updated 2026-10-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-12-23 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-19 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

superantispyware superantispyware UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.1280

Fixed in: 10.0.1280

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy superantispyware || rpm -q superantispyware || superantispyware --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.0.1280 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade superantispyware

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade superantispyware

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-2025-14489?

superantispyware: upgrade to 10.0.1280. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-14489 being exploited?

CVE-2025-14489 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-2025-14489 affect?

CVE-2025-14489 affects superantispyware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must f

How urgent is CVE-2025-14489?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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References

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