CVE-2023-53962

Name: CVE-2023-53962
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-22T22:16:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53962 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files through the 'upgfile' parameter in upload.cgi. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted multipart form-data POST requests with directory traversal sequences to write files to unintended system locations.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco v2.x contains an unauthenticated directory traversal vulnerability that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files through the 'upgfile' parameter in upload.cgi. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending crafted multipart form-data POST requests with directory traversal sequences to write files to unintended system locations.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

8.8/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sound4	Impact Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Impact Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	1.69
Sound4	First Firmware	2.15
Sound4	First Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Stream Extension	2.4.29
Sound4	Wm2 Firmware	1.11
Sound4	Big Voice2 Firmware	1.30
Sound4	Big Voice4 Firmware	1.2
Sound4	Pulse Eco Firmware	1.16
Sound4	Impact Eco Firmware	1.16

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51172Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-unauthenticated-directory-traversal-file-writeThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5730.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5730.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 22, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53962?

How severe is CVE-2023-53962?

CVE-2023-53962 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53962?

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