How severe is CVE-2023-29818?

CVE-2023-29818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29818?

CVE-2023-29818 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29818?

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

When was CVE-2023-29818 published?

CVE-2023-29818 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-29818

CVE-2023-29818 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webroot Secureanywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Webroot Secureanywhere
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue found in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and before allows a local attacker to bypass protections via the default allowlist feature being stored as non-admin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29818?: An issue found in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and before allows a local attacker to bypass protections via the default allowlist feature being stored as non-admin.
How severe is CVE-2023-29818?: CVE-2023-29818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29818?: CVE-2023-29818 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29818?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29818 published?: CVE-2023-29818 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webroot:secureanywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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