CVE-2023-1164

Name: CVE-2023-1164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-03T07:15:09.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in KylinSoft kylin-activation on KylinOS and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Import. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in KylinSoft kylin-activation on KylinOS and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component File Import. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.3.11-23 and 1.30.10-5.p23 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222260.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kylinos	Kylin Os	< 1.3.11-23
Kylinos	Kylin Os	< 1.30.10-5.p23

References

https://github.com/i900008/vulndb/blob/main/kylin-activation_vuln.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222260Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.222260Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/i900008/vulndb/blob/main/kylin-activation_vuln.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.222260Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.222260Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1164?

How severe is CVE-2023-1164?

CVE-2023-1164 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1164?

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Source: NVD / NIST