CVE-2023-1453

Name: CVE-2023-1453
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-17T07:15:13.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1453 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223298 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchdog	Anti-Virus	1.4.214.0

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ivMk1uVAvPCCAxqiD2BW9gD1TsktQkpi/viewExploit
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1453Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223298Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223298Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ivMk1uVAvPCCAxqiD2BW9gD1TsktQkpi/viewExploit
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1453Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223298Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223298Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1453?

How severe is CVE-2023-1453?

CVE-2023-1453 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1453?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST