CVE-2023-53965

Name: CVE-2023-53965
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-22T22:16:01.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53965 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

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

CVSS 4.0

8.6/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

0.20%

10.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sound4	Playout Ula8 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Stream X8 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Stream X4 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Stream X2 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Wm2 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Ip Connect Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Voice Ula8 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Voice Ula4 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Voice Ula2 Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Big Voice Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Pulse Eco Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Impact Eco Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	First Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	4.1.102
Sound4	Impact Firmware	4.1.102

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51167Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-server-service-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-pathThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5721.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5721.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53965?

How severe is CVE-2023-53965?

CVE-2023-53965 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53965?

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-2023-53965?

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Source: NVD / NIST