CVE-2023-37849

Name: CVE-2023-37849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-07-13T22:15:09.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37849 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in Panda Security VPN for Windows prior to version v15.14.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via placing a crafted DLL file in the same directory as PANDAVPN.exe.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Panda Security Vpn	< 15.14.8

References

https://heegong.github.io/posts/Local-privilege-escalation-in-Panda-Dome-VPN-for-Windows-Installer/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/homeusers/vpn/Product
https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/support/card?id=100080Vendor Advisory
https://heegong.github.io/posts/Local-privilege-escalation-in-Panda-Dome-VPN-for-Windows-Installer/Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/homeusers/vpn/Product
https://www.pandasecurity.com/en/support/card?id=100080Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37849?

How severe is CVE-2023-37849?

CVE-2023-37849 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37849?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-37849?

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Source: NVD / NIST