CVE-2023-2417

Name: CVE-2023-2417
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-29T01:15:08.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-2417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor up to 12.56 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\HostMonitor\RMA-Win\rma_active.exe. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor up to 12.56 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\HostMonitor\RMA-Win\rma_active.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Upgrading to version 12.60 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-227714 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

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

0.33%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ks-Soft	Advanced Host Monitor	<= 12.56

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172105/Advanced-Host-Monitor-12.56-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227714Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.227714Permissions Required
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172105/Advanced-Host-Monitor-12.56-Unquoted-Service-Path.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.227714Permissions Required
https://vuldb.com/?id.227714Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-2417?

How severe is CVE-2023-2417?

CVE-2023-2417 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2417?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-2417?

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Source: NVD / NIST