CVE-2023-53973
Zillya Total Security 3.0.2367.0 Local Privilege Escalation via Quarantine Module
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2023-53973
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the quarantine module to enforce access controls.
- Validate file paths during quarantine operations.
- Disable symbolic link restoration for quarantined files.
- Review access permissions for system directories.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description 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. 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:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51151 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/zillya-total-security-local-privilege-escalation-via-quarantine-module Added Reference https://zillya.com/ -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51151