CVE-2023-28122
CVE-2023-28122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ui Desktop 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-269.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Ui Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.59.1.71 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device running said application to submit arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 0.62.3 and later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28122?
- A local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.59.1.71 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device running said application to submit arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.This vulnerability is fixed in Version 0.62.3 and later.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28122?
- CVE-2023-28122 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-2023-28122 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28122?
- CVE-2023-28122 affects Ui Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28122?
- 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-2023-28122 published?
- CVE-2023-28122 was published on 2023-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ui:desktop:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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