CVE-2023-36853

Name: CVE-2023-36853
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-19T22:15:11.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-36853 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges. . EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.

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

0.20%

9.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Keysight	Geolocation Server	<= 2.4.2

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-36853?

How severe is CVE-2023-36853?

CVE-2023-36853 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36853?

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