CVE-2023-31497

Name: CVE-2023-31497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-11T21:15:10.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31497 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system.

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

0.52%

39.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Seqrite	End Point Security	< 8.0

References

https://github.com/0xInfection/EPScalateExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/0xInfection/EPScalateExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31497?

How severe is CVE-2023-31497?

CVE-2023-31497 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31497?

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