CVE-2025-14493: RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Affects RealDefense SUPERAntiSpywareSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
1. Restrict local user permissions rigorously to prevent unauthorized code execution on endpoints running SUPERAntiSpyware. 2. Implement application whitelisting and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor and block suspicious activities related to the SAS Core Service. 3. Enforce strict network segmentation and least privilege principles to limit lateral movement if initial access is gained. 4. Monitor system logs and security events for unusual privilege escalation attempts or SAS Core Service anomalies. 5. Educate users on phishing and malware risks to reduce the likelihood of initial low-privilege code execution. 6. Engage with RealDefense support channels to obtain patches or updates as soon as they become available and prioritize timely deployment. 7. Consider temporary removal or replacement of the affected SUPERAntiSpyware version in high-risk environments until a patch is released.
Description
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 dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27675.