CVE-2025-14490 RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 23 Dec 2025 Updated 29 Dec 2025

Local attackers can escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting an exposed dangerous function in the SAS Core Service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-14490?

CVE-2025-14490 is a high-severity vulnerability in RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware, published on 23 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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-27659.

Weakness: CWE-749

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14490?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Superantispyware Superantispyware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14490 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-14490 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-14490 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2g8m-x62g-5m9w.