How severe is CVE-2023-50446?

CVE-2023-50446 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-2023-50446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-50446?

CVE-2023-50446 affects Mullvad Mullvad Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50446?

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-2023-50446 published?

CVE-2023-50446 was published on 2023-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50446

CVE-2023-50446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mullvad Mullvad Vpn 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Mullvad Mullvad Vpn
Published: 2023-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Mullvad VPN Windows app before 2023.6-beta1. Insufficient permissions on a directory allow any local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50446?: An issue was discovered in Mullvad VPN Windows app before 2023.6-beta1. Insufficient permissions on a directory allow any local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-50446?: CVE-2023-50446 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-2023-50446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-50446?: CVE-2023-50446 affects Mullvad Mullvad Vpn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50446?: 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-2023-50446 published?: CVE-2023-50446 was published on 2023-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mullvad:mullvad_vpn:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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