CVE-2023-31461
CVE-2023-31461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Steelseries Gg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Steelseries Gg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Attackers can exploit an open API listener on SteelSeries GG 36.0.0 to create a sub-application that will be executed automatically from a controlled location, because of a path traversal vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-31461?
- Attackers can exploit an open API listener on SteelSeries GG 36.0.0 to create a sub-application that will be executed automatically from a controlled location, because of a path traversal vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2023-31461?
- CVE-2023-31461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-31461 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-31461?
- CVE-2023-31461 affects Steelseries Gg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-31461?
- 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-2023-31461 published?
- CVE-2023-31461 was published on 2023-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://steelseries.com/gg
- https://www.akamai.com/blog/security-research/exploit-steelseries-subapp-privilege-escalation
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:steelseries:gg:36.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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