CVE-2023-53912 (CVSS 6.2)

Description

USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\USB Flash Drives Control\usbcs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

References

Other References

https://binisoft.org/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51508 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/usb-flash-drives-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53912? +

USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\USB Flash Drives Control\usbcs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-53912? +

CVE-2023-53912 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53912? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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