CVE-2023-54338 Tftpd32_SE 4.60 - 'Tftpd32_svc' Unquoted Service Path
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with system privileges by exploiting an unquoted service path in Tftpd32 SE.
- 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-2023-54338?
CVE-2023-54338 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pjo2 Tftpd32_SE, published on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Tftpd32 SE 4.60 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in the service configuration to inject malicious executables that will be run with system-level permissions.
Weakness: CWE-428
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-54338?
How do I fix CVE-2023-54338?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-54338 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-54338 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-54338 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xgq4-gwmr-jvcm.