MEDIUM
CVE-2023-0221
CWE-269Published: January 13, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Product security bypass vulnerability in ACC prior to version 8.3.4 allows a locally logged-in attacker with administrator privileges to bypass the execution controls provided by ACC using the utilman program.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-0221 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mcafee1 product(s)
application and change control
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10370Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10370Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2023-0221
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-269
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 13, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-269)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-0221 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.