What is CVE-2023-45159?

CVE-2023-45159 is a high-severity vulnerability in 1e Client, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2023-10-05.

How severe is CVE-2023-45159?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-45159 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in 1e Client

CVE-2023-45159

1E Client installer can perform arbitrary file deletion on protected files. A non-privileged user could provide a symbolic link or Windows junction to point to a protected directory in the installer that the 1E Client would then clear o…

EPSS: 0.002 (12.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

1e Client — versions 0
1e Client — versions 8.1.2.62, 8.4.1.159, 9.0.1.88

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

fkie-cad/nvd-json-data-feeds

References

security@1e.com
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-45159?: CVE-2023-45159 is a high-severity vulnerability in 1e Client, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2023-10-05.
How severe is CVE-2023-45159?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-45159 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.