What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23438?

CVE-2020-23438 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Filmora are affected by CVE-2020-23438?

Organizations using Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 face notable risk from CVE-2020-23438, a DLL hijacking vulnerability rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-23438?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-23438. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2020-23438?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Filmora CVE-2020-23438

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2025-03-04 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Filmora

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:29 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 26, 2025 - 20:15 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 04, 2025 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 is affected by Trojan Dll hijacking leading to privilege escalation.

AnalysisAI

Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 is affected by Trojan Dll hijacking leading to privilege escalation. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 is affected by Trojan Dll hijacking leading to privilege escalation. Affected products include: Wondershare Filmora.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.