How severe is CVE-2023-29819?

CVE-2023-29819 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29819 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-2023-29819?

CVE-2023-29819 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29819?

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

When was CVE-2023-29819 published?

CVE-2023-29819 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2023-29819

CVE-2023-29819 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-269.

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-269
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 a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29819?: 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 a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2023-29819?: CVE-2023-29819 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29819 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-2023-29819?: CVE-2023-29819 affects Webroot Secureanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29819?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29819 published?: CVE-2023-29819 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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