Vulnerability in Zillya Total Security

CVE-2023-53973

Zillya Total Security 3.0.2367.0 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to copy files to unauthorized system locations using the quarantine module. Attackers can leverage symbolic link techniques to restore quarantined files to restricted directories, potentially enabling system-level access through techniques like DLL hijacking.

EPSS: 0.002 (12.5th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53973?
CVE-2023-53973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zillya Total Security, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.4/10. Published 2025-12-22.
How severe is CVE-2023-53973?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.4 out of 10.