CVE-2023-45592

Name: CVE-2023-45592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-05T12:15:46.037+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-45592 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-250 “Execution with Unnecessary Privileges” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (due to the binary being executed with the “--no-sandbox” option and with root privileges) exacerbates the impacts of successful attacks executed against the browser. This issue affects: AiLux imx6 bundle below version imx6_1.0.7-2.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-250 “Execution with Unnecessary Privileges” vulnerability in the embedded Chromium browser (due to the binary being executed with the “--no-sandbox” option and with root privileges) exacerbates the impacts of successful attacks executed against the browser. This issue affects: AiLux imx6 bundle below version imx6_1.0.7-2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ailux	Imx6	< 1.0.7-2

References

https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2023-45592Third Party Advisory
https://www.nozominetworks.com/labs/vulnerability-advisories-cve-2023-45592Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-45592?

How severe is CVE-2023-45592?

CVE-2023-45592 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-45592?

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