CVE-2023-36657 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can abuse Windows built-in features to escalate privileges within the OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-36657?

CVE-2023-36657 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Built-in features of Windows (desktop shortcuts, narrator) can be abused for privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Opswat Metadefender Kiosk.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36657?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36657 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-36657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c8vm-qj77-29cq.

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