CVE-2023-27529

Name: CVE-2023-27529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-25T10:15:09.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-27529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to 6.4.2-1 (for macOS) contains an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability. When a user is tricked to execute a small malicious script before executing the affected version of the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the root privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wacom Tablet Driver installer prior to 6.4.2-1 (for macOS) contains an improper link resolution before file access vulnerability. When a user is tricked to execute a small malicious script before executing the affected version of the installer, arbitrary code may be executed with the root privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

14.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wacom	Tablet Driver Installer	< 6.4.2-1

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90278893/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wacom.com/en-us/support/product-support/driversProduct
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN90278893/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wacom.com/en-us/support/product-support/driversProduct

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-27529?

How severe is CVE-2023-27529?

CVE-2023-27529 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27529?

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