How severe is CVE-2023-50702?

CVE-2023-50702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-50702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50702?

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.

Does CVE-2023-50702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-50702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55479.

When was CVE-2023-50702 published?

CVE-2023-50702 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-50702

CVE-2023-50702 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-55479
Weakness: CWE-284
Published: 2024-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sikka SSCWindowsService 5 2023-09-14 executes a program as LocalSystem but allows full control by low-privileged users (and low-privileged users have write access to %PROGRAMDATA%\SSCService). Consequently, low-privileged users can execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-50702?: Sikka SSCWindowsService 5 2023-09-14 executes a program as LocalSystem but allows full control by low-privileged users (and low-privileged users have write access to %PROGRAMDATA%\SSCService). Consequently, low-privileged users can execute arbitrary code as LocalSystem.
How severe is CVE-2023-50702?: CVE-2023-50702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-50702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50702?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-50702 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-50702 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-55479.
When was CVE-2023-50702 published?: CVE-2023-50702 was published on 2024-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dCoV33y1WY

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