CVE-2023-6253

Name: CVE-2023-6253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-22T12:15:22.963+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6253 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. A saved encryption key in the Uninstaller in Digital Guardian's Agent before version 7.9.4 allows a local attacker to retrieve the uninstall key and remove the software by extracting the uninstaller key from the memory of the uninstaller file.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A saved encryption key in the Uninstaller in Digital Guardian's Agent before version 7.9.4 allows a local attacker to retrieve the uninstall key and remove the software by extracting the uninstaller key from the memory of the uninstaller file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

22.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortra	Digital Guardian Agent	< 7.9.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175956/Fortra-Digital-Guardian-Agent-Uninstaller-Cross-Site-Scripting-UninstallKey-Cached.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/fortraExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortra.com/securityProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175956/Fortra-Digital-Guardian-Agent-Uninstaller-Cross-Site-Scripting-UninstallKey-Cached.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/14Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://r.sec-consult.com/fortraExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortra.com/securityProduct

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6253?

How severe is CVE-2023-6253?

CVE-2023-6253 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6253?

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-2023-6253?

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Source: NVD / NIST