CVE-2023-53965

8.4 HIGH
Published: December 22, 2025 Modified: January 29, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://web.archive.org/web/20221207074555/https://www.sound4.com/
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Product
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51167
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-server-service-local-privilege-escalation-via-unquoted-service-path
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5721.php
Source: disclosure@vulncheck.com
Third Party Advisory Exploit
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5721.php
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Third Party Advisory Exploit

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
7th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

Affected Vendors

sound4

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