What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-23703?

CVE-2026-23703 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2026-23703?

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running FinalCode Client and document inventory; disable FinalCode Client where operationally feasible. Within 7 days: Implement file permission audits on affected systems; apply restrictive NTFS/filesystem permissions to FinalCode installation directories to prevent unauthorized access; enable endpoint monitoring for privilege escalation attempts. Within 30 days: Maintain vendor contact for patch availability; conduct security assessment of affected systems; plan controlled deployment of patch once released.

CVE-2026-23703

HIGH

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2026-02-26 vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Privilege Escalation RCE

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · 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:3.0/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 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today

CVE Published

Feb 26, 2026 - 06:17 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The installer of FinalCode Client provided by Digital Arts Inc. contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A non-administrative user may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.

AnalysisAI

FinalCode Client installer by Digital Arts Inc. improperly configures file permissions, enabling local non-administrative users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. This privilege escalation affects all users of the affected installer versions and allows attackers to achieve complete system compromise. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions). The installer of FinalCode Client provided by Digital Arts Inc. contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. A non-administrative user may execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privilege.