CVE-2023-53949

Dec. 23, 2025, 2:52 p.m.

8.5
High

Description

AspEmail 5.6.0.2 contains a binary permission vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges through the Persits Software EmailAgent service. Attackers can exploit full write permissions in the BIN directory to replace the service executable and gain elevated system access.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-732
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

References

https://www.aspemail.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51380
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aspemail-local-privilege-escalation-via-binary-permission-vulnerability

Tags

disclosure@vulncheck.com
2025-12-19
CVE-2023-53949

CVSS Score

8.5 / 10

CVSS Data - 4.0

  • Attack Vector: LOCAL
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Attack Requirements: NONE
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • User Interaction: NONE
  • Scope:
  • Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
  • Integrity Impact: HIGH
  • Availability Impact: HIGH
  • Exploit Maturity: NOT_DEFINED

    • CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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Timeline

Published: Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 23, 2025, 2:52 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.

More info

Source

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