How severe is CVE-2023-1491?

CVE-2023-1491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-1491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1491?

CVE-2023-1491 affects Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1491 published?

CVE-2023-1491 was published on 2023-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1491

CVE-2023-1491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 3.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus
Published: 2023-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function 0x220020 in the library MaxCryptMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223377 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1491?: A vulnerability was found in Max Secure Anti Virus Plus 19.0.2.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function 0x220020 in the library MaxCryptMon.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223377 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1491?: CVE-2023-1491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-1491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1491?: CVE-2023-1491 affects Maxpcsecure Anti Virus Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1491 published?: CVE-2023-1491 was published on 2023-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:maxpcsecure:anti_virus_plus:19.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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