How severe is CVE-2023-26918?

CVE-2023-26918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-26918 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26918?

CVE-2023-26918 affects Filereplicationpro File Replication Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26918?

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

When was CVE-2023-26918 published?

CVE-2023-26918 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26918

CVE-2023-26918 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Filereplicationpro File Replication Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Filereplicationpro File Replication Pro
Published: 2023-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Diasoft File Replication Pro 7.5.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges by replacing a legitimate file with a Trojan horse that will be executed as LocalSystem. This occurs because %ProgramFiles%\FileReplicationPro allows Everyone:(F) access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26918?: Diasoft File Replication Pro 7.5.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges by replacing a legitimate file with a Trojan horse that will be executed as LocalSystem. This occurs because %ProgramFiles%\FileReplicationPro allows Everyone:(F) access.
How severe is CVE-2023-26918?: CVE-2023-26918 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-26918 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26918?: CVE-2023-26918 affects Filereplicationpro File Replication Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26918?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-26918 published?: CVE-2023-26918 was published on 2023-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filereplicationpro:file_replication_pro:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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