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)

Core 1

Scores

CVSS v3 8.2
EPSS 0.0017
EPSS Percentile 6.4%
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