CVE-2023-26603

Name: CVE-2023-26603
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-26T20:15:07.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26603 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. JumpCloud Agent before 1.178.0 Creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This allows privilege escalation to SYSTEM via a repair action in the installer.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

JumpCloud Agent before 1.178.0 Creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This allows privilege escalation to SYSTEM via a repair action in the installer.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-378

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26603?

JumpCloud Agent before 1.178.0 Creates a Temporary File in a Directory with Insecure Permissions. This allows privilege escalation to SYSTEM via a repair action in the installer.

How severe is CVE-2023-26603?

CVE-2023-26603 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26603?

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