CVE-2023-4383

Name: CVE-2023-4383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-16T20:15:09.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-4383 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. The manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237315. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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

0.30%

21.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Escanav	Escan Anti-Virus	7.0.32

References

https://gist.github.com/dmknght/ac489cf3605ded09b3925521afee3003Exploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237315Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.237315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://gist.github.com/dmknght/ac489cf3605ded09b3925521afee3003Exploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.237315Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.237315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-4383?

How severe is CVE-2023-4383?

CVE-2023-4383 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4383?

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Source: NVD / NIST