Is CVE-2023-22818 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-22818 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-22818 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-22818 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-22818?

CVE-2023-22818 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-22818

CWE-427Published: November 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for

Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer

in the same folder as the malicious DLL. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary

code with the privileges of the vulnerable application or obtain a certain level of persistence

on the compromised host.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-22818 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.