CVE-2023-0975

HIGH

Trellix Agent for Windows <5.7.8 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

References (1)

Scores

CVSS v3 8.2
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 24.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-281
Status published
Products (1)
trellix/agent < 5.7.8
Published Apr 03, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026