CVE-2023-53946 (CVSS 8.4)

Description

Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ArcSoft Exchange Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger the service to execute arbitrary code with system-level permissions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

References

Other References

https://www.arcsoft.com/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51393 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/arcsoft-photostudio-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53946? +

Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ArcSoft Exchange Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger the service to execute arbitrary code with system-level permissions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-53946? +

CVE-2023-53946 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-53946? +

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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