CVE-2023-53912
CVE-2023-53912 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-428.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v4: 8.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60218
- Weakness: CWE-428
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\USB Flash Drives Control\usbcs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-53912?
- USB Flash Drives Control 4.1.0.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its service configuration that allows local attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the unquoted path in 'C:\Program Files\USB Flash Drives Control\usbcs.exe' to inject malicious executables and escalate privileges on Windows systems.
- How severe is CVE-2023-53912?
- CVE-2023-53912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-53912 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-53912?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-53912 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-53912 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60218.
- When was CVE-2023-53912 published?
- CVE-2023-53912 was published on 2025-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://binisoft.org/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51508
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/usb-flash-drives-control-unquoted-service-path-privilege-escalation
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