CVE-2023-0975

7.8 highEPSS 0.2%

High (7.8) in trellix agent. EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

Severity

CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 6% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)
CWE: CWE-281
Published: 2023-04-03
Modified: 2026-06-17
Record from: the NVD, synced 2026-10-19

Affected

trellix:agent

References

https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10396
https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10396

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