CVE-2023-24671: VX Search v13.8 and v14.7 was discovered to contain an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attack

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-24671 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting vx search. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

VX Search v13.8 and v14.7 was discovered to contain an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands at elevated privileges via a crafted executable file.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2023-03-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vxsearch

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-16 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vxsearch vx search DOWNGRADE

Affected: 13.8 · 14.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vx-search || rpm -q vx-search || vx-search --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 13.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vx-search sudo apt install vx-search=<VERSION_BEFORE_13.8> sudo apt-mark hold vx-search

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vx-search sudo dnf downgrade vx-search-<VERSION_BEFORE_13.8> sudo dnf versionlock add vx-search

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-24671?

vx search: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-24671 being exploited?

CVE-2023-24671 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-2023-24671 affect?

CVE-2023-24671 affects vx search. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). VX Search v13.8 and v14.7 was discovered to contain an unquoted service path vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands at elevated privileges via a crafted executable file.

How urgent is CVE-2023-24671?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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