How severe is CVE-2023-4814?

CVE-2023-4814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-4814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4814?

CVE-2023-4814 affects Trellix Data Loss Prevention. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4814?

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-2023-4814 published?

CVE-2023-4814 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4814

CVE-2023-4814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trellix Data Loss Prevention with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Trellix Data Loss Prevention
Published: 2023-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Trellix Windows DLP endpoint for windows which can be abused to delete any file/folder for which the user does not have permission to.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4814?: A Privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Trellix Windows DLP endpoint for windows which can be abused to delete any file/folder for which the user does not have permission to.
How severe is CVE-2023-4814?: CVE-2023-4814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-4814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4814?: CVE-2023-4814 affects Trellix Data Loss Prevention. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4814?: 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-2023-4814 published?: CVE-2023-4814 was published on 2023-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10407

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trellix:data_loss_prevention:11.10.100.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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