An issue was discovered in the Login Password feature of the Password Manager component in Avast Antivirus 20.1.5069.562. An entered password continues to be stored in Windows main memory after a logout, and after a Lock Vault operation.
http://nestedif.com/avast-antivirus-password-manager-vulnerability-improper-session-handling-leading-to-information-disclosure-advisory/
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2020-09-10
Updated: 2026-06-17
Base Score: 2.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Severity: Low
Base Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
EPSS: 0.00052