CVE-2023-26918

Name: CVE-2023-26918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-14T00:15:06.993+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26918 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Diasoft File Replication Pro 7.5.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges by replacing a legitimate file with a Trojan horse that will be executed as LocalSystem. This occurs because %ProgramFiles%\FileReplicationPro allows Everyone:(F) access.. EPSS estimates a 6.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Diasoft File Replication Pro 7.5.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges by replacing a legitimate file with a Trojan horse that will be executed as LocalSystem. This occurs because %ProgramFiles%\FileReplicationPro allows Everyone:(F) access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.05%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filereplicationpro	File Replication Pro	7.5.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171879/File-Replication-Pro-7.5.0-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.filereplicationpro.comProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171879/File-Replication-Pro-7.5.0-Insecure-Permissions-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.filereplicationpro.comProduct

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26918?

How severe is CVE-2023-26918?

CVE-2023-26918 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26918?

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