CVE-2023-22818: Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22818?

sandisk security installer: upgrade to 1.0.0.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22818 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22818 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-22818 affect?

CVE-2023-22818 affects sandisk security installer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malici

Routine

HIGH 7.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-22818 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting sandisk security installer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malicious DLL. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable application or obtain a certain level of persistence on the compromised host.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2023-11-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Western Digital · Vendor: westerndigital

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-11-15 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

westerndigital sandisk security installer UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.0.0.25

Fixed in: 1.0.0.25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sandisk-security-installer || rpm -q sandisk-security-installer || sandisk-security-installer --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.0.0.25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sandisk-security-installer

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sandisk-security-installer

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-22818?

sandisk security installer: upgrade to 1.0.0.25. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22818 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22818 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-22818 affect?

CVE-2023-22818 affects sandisk security installer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Multiple DLL Search Order Hijack vulnerabilities were addressed in the SanDisk Security Installer for Windows that could allow attackers with local access to execute arbitrary code by executing the installer in the same folder as the malici

How urgent is CVE-2023-22818?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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