CVE-2023-5993 HIGH

CVE-2023-5993: Privilege Escalation in SafeNet Authentication Client Installer

Vendor Thales
Product SafeNet Authentication Client
Weakness CWE-269
Published February 27, 2024
Last update August 8, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A flaw in the Windows Installer in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

February 27, 2024 CVE published
August 8, 2024 Record updated