How severe is CVE-2023-33298?

CVE-2023-33298 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-2023-33298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33298?

CVE-2023-33298 affects Perimeter81 Xpc Helpertool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33298?

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-2023-33298 published?

CVE-2023-33298 was published on 2023-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33298

CVE-2023-33298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Perimeter81 Xpc Helpertool 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Perimeter81 Xpc Helpertool
Published: 2023-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

com.perimeter81.osx.HelperTool in Perimeter81 10.0.0.19 on macOS allows Local Privilege Escalation (to root) via shell metacharacters in usingCAPath.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33298?: com.perimeter81.osx.HelperTool in Perimeter81 10.0.0.19 on macOS allows Local Privilege Escalation (to root) via shell metacharacters in usingCAPath.
How severe is CVE-2023-33298?: CVE-2023-33298 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-2023-33298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33298?: CVE-2023-33298 affects Perimeter81 Xpc Helpertool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33298?: 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-2023-33298 published?: CVE-2023-33298 was published on 2023-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:perimeter81:xpc_helpertool:10.0.0.19:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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