Vulnerability · Published Dec 22, 2025 · Assigned by VulnCheck
CVE-2023-53965SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 Local Privilege Escalation via Unquoted Service Path
High 8.4
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in SOUND4 Server Service from SOUND4 Ltd.. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 15% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 85.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with elevated system privileges. Attackers can exploit the unquoted binary path by inserting malicious code in the system root path that could execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SOUND4 Ltd. | SOUND4 Server Service | 4.1.102 |
Weakness: CWE-428 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- ExploitDB-51167 exploit
- SOUND4 Official Website product
- Zero Science Lab Disclosure (ZSL-2022-5721) third-party-advisory
- VulnCheck Advisory: SOUND4 Server Service 4.1.102 Local Privilege Escalation via Unquoted Service Path third-party-advisory