CVE-2023-53954
ActFax 10.10 Unquoted Path Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
ActFax 10.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges by exploiting the ActiveFaxServiceNT service configuration. Attackers with write permissions to Program Files directories can inject a malicious ActSrvNT.exe executable to gain elevated system access when the service restarts.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 19, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53954
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Ensure the service path for ActiveFaxServiceNT is enclosed in quotes.
- Verify permissions on the Program Files directory.
- Restart the ActiveFaxServiceNT service.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2023-53954.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.actfax.com | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51332 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/actfax-unquoted-path-services-privilege-escalation-vulnerability |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2023-53954 is
associated with the following CWEs:
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ActFax 10.10 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local attackers to potentially escalate privileges by exploiting the ActiveFaxServiceNT service configuration. Attackers with write permissions to Program Files directories can inject a malicious ActSrvNT.exe executable to gain elevated system access when the service restarts. Added CVSS V4.0 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 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-428 Added Reference https://www.actfax.com Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51332 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/actfax-unquoted-path-services-privilege-escalation-vulnerability