How severe is CVE-2023-25396?

CVE-2023-25396 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-2023-25396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25396?

CVE-2023-25396 affects Caphyon Advanced Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25396?

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-2023-25396 published?

CVE-2023-25396 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25396

CVE-2023-25396 is a high-severity vulnerability in Caphyon Advanced Installer 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Caphyon Advanced Installer
Published: 2023-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Privilege escalation in the MSI repair functionality in Caphyon Advanced Installer 20.0 and below allows attackers to access and manipulate system files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25396?: Privilege escalation in the MSI repair functionality in Caphyon Advanced Installer 20.0 and below allows attackers to access and manipulate system files.
How severe is CVE-2023-25396?: CVE-2023-25396 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-2023-25396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25396?: CVE-2023-25396 affects Caphyon Advanced Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25396?: 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-2023-25396 published?: CVE-2023-25396 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.advancedinstaller.com/release-20.1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:caphyon:advanced_installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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