How severe is CVE-2023-36853?

CVE-2023-36853 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-2023-36853 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-2023-36853?

CVE-2023-36853 affects Keysight Geolocation Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36853?

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-2023-36853 published?

CVE-2023-36853 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36853

CVE-2023-36853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Keysight Geolocation Server 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Keysight Geolocation Server
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36853?: In Keysight Geolocation Server v2.4.2 and prior, a low privileged attacker could create a local ZIP file containing a malicious script in any location. The attacker could abuse this to load a DLL with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-36853?: CVE-2023-36853 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-2023-36853 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-2023-36853?: CVE-2023-36853 affects Keysight Geolocation Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36853?: 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-2023-36853 published?: CVE-2023-36853 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-199-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keysight:geolocation_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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