How severe is CVE-2023-3438?

CVE-2023-3438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-3438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3438?

CVE-2023-3438 affects Trellix Move. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3438?

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

When was CVE-2023-3438 published?

CVE-2023-3438 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3438

CVE-2023-3438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Trellix Move with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Trellix Move
Published: 2023-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows install service (mvagtsce.exe). The misconfiguration allowed an unauthorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path to obtain privilege escalation and stop antimalware services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3438?: An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows install service (mvagtsce.exe). The misconfiguration allowed an unauthorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path to obtain privilege escalation and stop antimalware services.
How severe is CVE-2023-3438?: CVE-2023-3438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-3438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3438?: CVE-2023-3438 affects Trellix Move. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3438?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3438 published?: CVE-2023-3438 was published on 2023-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10404

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trellix:move:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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