CVE-2023-45883 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Standard users can gain SYSTEM privileges and execute arbitrary code by triggering a software repair in Qumu Multicast Extension.

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-2023-45883?

CVE-2023-45883 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists within the Qumu Multicast Extension v2 before 2.0.63 for Windows. When a standard user triggers a repair of the software, a pop-up window opens with SYSTEM privileges. Standard users may use this to gain arbitrary code execution as SYSTEM.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-45883?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Enghouse Qumu.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45883?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-45883 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-45883 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-45883 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2fcg-hwv9-g767.

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