How severe is CVE-2023-2331?

CVE-2023-2331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2331?

CVE-2023-2331 affects 42gears Surelock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2331?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-2331 published?

CVE-2023-2331 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2331

CVE-2023-2331 is a high-severity vulnerability in 42gears Surelock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: 42gears Surelock
Published: 2023-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted service Path or Element vulnerability in 42Gears Surelock Windows SureLock Service (NixService.Exe) on Windows application will allows to insert arbitrary code into the service. This issue affects Surelock Windows : from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2331?: Unquoted service Path or Element vulnerability in 42Gears Surelock Windows SureLock Service (NixService.Exe) on Windows application will allows to insert arbitrary code into the service. This issue affects Surelock Windows : from 2.3.12 through 2.40.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-2331?: CVE-2023-2331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2331?: CVE-2023-2331 affects 42gears Surelock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2331 published?: CVE-2023-2331 was published on 2023-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:42gears:surelock:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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