How severe is CVE-2023-2417?

CVE-2023-2417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-2417 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2417?

CVE-2023-2417 affects Ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2417?

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

When was CVE-2023-2417 published?

CVE-2023-2417 was published on 2023-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2417

CVE-2023-2417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor
Published: 2023-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor up to 12.56 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\HostMonitor\RMA-Win\rma_active.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Upgrading to version 12.60 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-227714 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2417?: A vulnerability was found in ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor up to 12.56 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\HostMonitor\RMA-Win\rma_active.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Upgrading to version 12.60 is able to address this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-227714 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-2417?: CVE-2023-2417 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-2417 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2417?: CVE-2023-2417 affects Ks-soft Advanced Host Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2417?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2417 published?: CVE-2023-2417 was published on 2023-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ks-soft:advanced_host_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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