Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Mullvad VPN Windows app before 2023.6-beta1. Insufficient permissions on a directory allow any local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mullvad | Mullvad Vpn | <= 2023.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/pull/5398PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/releases/tag/2023.6Release Notes
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/releases/tag/2023.6-beta1Release Notes
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/pull/5398PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/releases/tag/2023.6Release Notes
- https://github.com/mullvad/mullvadvpn-app/releases/tag/2023.6-beta1Release Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-50446?
CVE-2023-50446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Mullvad VPN Windows app before 2023.6-beta1. Insufficient permissions on a directory allow any local unprivileged user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-50446?
CVE-2023-50446 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-50446?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mullvad Mullvad Vpn.