CVE-2023-2331

Name: CVE-2023-2331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-27T12:15:09.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2331 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Unquoted service Path or Element vulnerability in 42Gears Surelock Windows SureLock Service (NixService.Exe) on Windows application will allows to insert arbitrary code into the service. This issue affects Surelock Windows : from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0. . EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unquoted service Path or Element vulnerability in 42Gears Surelock Windows SureLock Service (NixService.Exe) on Windows application will allows to insert arbitrary code into the service. This issue affects Surelock Windows : from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0.

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

0.19%

8.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
42gears	Surelock	>= 2.3.12, < 2.41.0

References

https://www.42gears.com/security-and-complianceNot Applicable
https://www.42gears.com/security-and-compliance/42g-2023-001/Vendor Advisory
https://www.42gears.com/security-and-complianceNot Applicable

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2331?

How severe is CVE-2023-2331?

CVE-2023-2331 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2331?

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