CVE-2023-36657

CRITICAL EPSS 42.8%
Published Sep 15, 20232y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
9.8 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Published Sep 15, 2023 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Built-in features of Windows (desktop shortcuts, narrator) can be abused for privilege escalation.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.8
Exploitability
3.9
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
42.8% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
opswatmetadefender_kiosk*≥4.5.0  –  ≤4.6.1.9996

References 2

  • docs.opswat.com https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk
    ProductRelease Notes
  • docs.opswat.com https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk/release-notes/cve-2023-36657
    Release NotesVendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.