How severe is CVE-2023-40352?

CVE-2023-40352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40352 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-2023-40352?

CVE-2023-40352 affects Mcafee Safe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40352?

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-2023-40352 published?

CVE-2023-40352 was published on 2023-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40352

CVE-2023-40352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Safe Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Mcafee Safe Connect
Published: 2023-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

McAfee Safe Connect before 2.16.1.126 may allow an adversary with system privileges to achieve privilege escalation by loading arbitrary DLLs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40352?: McAfee Safe Connect before 2.16.1.126 may allow an adversary with system privileges to achieve privilege escalation by loading arbitrary DLLs.
How severe is CVE-2023-40352?: CVE-2023-40352 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40352 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-2023-40352?: CVE-2023-40352 affects Mcafee Safe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40352?: 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-2023-40352 published?: CVE-2023-40352 was published on 2023-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:safe_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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