CVE-2023-2644: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in DigitalPersona FPSensor 1.0.0.1

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-2644 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting digitalpersona fpsensor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in DigitalPersona FPSensor 1.0.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\FPSensor\bin\DpHost.exe. The manipulation leads to unquoted search path. Attacking locally is a requirement. The identifier VDB-228773 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 89%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: digitalpersona fpsensor project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-11 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

digitalpersona fpsensor project digitalpersona fpsensor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy digitalpersona-fpsensor || rpm -q digitalpersona-fpsensor || digitalpersona-fpsensor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison digitalpersona-fpsensor sudo apt install digitalpersona-fpsensor=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold digitalpersona-fpsensor

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

dnf --showduplicates list digitalpersona-fpsensor sudo dnf downgrade digitalpersona-fpsensor-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add digitalpersona-fpsensor

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-2644?

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

Is CVE-2023-2644 being exploited?

CVE-2023-2644 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-2023-2644 affect?

CVE-2023-2644 affects digitalpersona fpsensor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in DigitalPersona FPSensor 1.0.0.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\FPSensor\bin\DpHost.exe. The manipulation leads to unquot

How urgent is CVE-2023-2644?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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