What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-31497?

CVE-2023-31497 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: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-31497?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-31497. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

End Point Security CVE-2023-31497

HIGH

2023-05-11 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation End Point Security

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

CVE Published

May 11, 2023 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system. Affected products include: Seqrite End Point Security.

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.