CVE-2023-32178

Name: CVE-2023-32178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:23.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-32178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. VIPRE Antivirus Plus TelFileTransfer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VIPRE Antivirus Plus TelFileTransfer Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the TelFileTransfer method. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the method to delete arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19396.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.52%

40.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vipre	Antivirus	< 12.0.1.203

References

https://success.vipre.com/en_US/antivirus-plus-release-notes/home-plus-release-notes-20230530Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-758/Third Party Advisory
https://success.vipre.com/en_US/antivirus-plus-release-notes/home-plus-release-notes-20230530Release Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-758/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32178?

How severe is CVE-2023-32178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-32178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32178?

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Source: NVD / NIST