How severe is CVE-2023-32177?

CVE-2023-32177 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-2023-32177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-32177?

CVE-2023-32177 affects Vipre Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-32177?

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.

Does CVE-2023-32177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-32177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36445.

When was CVE-2023-32177 published?

CVE-2023-32177 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-32177

CVE-2023-32177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vipre Antivirus 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-36445
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vipre Antivirus
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VIPRE Antivirus Plus DeleteHistoryFile Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DeleteHistoryFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19395.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-32177?: VIPRE Antivirus Plus DeleteHistoryFile Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of VIPRE Antivirus Plus. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the DeleteHistoryFile method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. . Was ZDI-CAN-19395.
How severe is CVE-2023-32177?: CVE-2023-32177 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-2023-32177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-32177?: CVE-2023-32177 affects Vipre Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32177?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-32177 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-32177 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-36445.
When was CVE-2023-32177 published?: CVE-2023-32177 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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