How severe is CVE-2023-53965?

CVE-2023-53965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-53965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53965?

CVE-2023-53965 primarily affects Sound4 Playout Ula8 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53965?

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-2023-53965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60227.

When was CVE-2023-53965 published?

CVE-2023-53965 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53965

CVE-2023-53965 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sound4 Playout Ula8 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-60227
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Sound4 Playout Ula8 Firmware
Published: 2025-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53965?: SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
How severe is CVE-2023-53965?: CVE-2023-53965 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-53965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53965?: CVE-2023-53965 primarily affects Sound4 Playout Ula8 Firmware. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53965?: 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-2023-53965 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53965 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-60227.
When was CVE-2023-53965 published?: CVE-2023-53965 was published on 2025-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:o:sound4:playout_ula8_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:stream_x8_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:stream_x4_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:stream_x2_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:wm2_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:ip_connect_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:voice_ula8_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:voice_ula4_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:voice_ula2_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:big_voice_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:pulse_eco_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:impact_eco_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:first_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:pulse_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sound4:impact_firmware:4.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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