Is CVE-2023-4383 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-4383 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-4383 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2023-4383 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4383?

CVE-2023-4383 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2023-4383

CWE-279Published: August 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in MicroWorld eScan Anti-Virus 7.0.32 on Linux. This affects an unknown part of the file runasroot. The manipulation leads to incorrect execution-assigned permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-237315. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-4383 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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.