CVE-2023-27247: Cynet Client Agent v4.6.0.8010 allows attackers with Administrator rights to disable the EDR functions by disa

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-27247 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting client agent. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cynet Client Agent v4.6.0.8010 allows attackers with Administrator rights to disable the EDR functions by disabling process privilege tokens.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250
Published	2023-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cynet

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-03-28 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cynet client agent DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.6.0.8010

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.6.0.8010

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy client-agent || rpm -q client-agent || client-agent --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.6.0.8010 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison client-agent sudo apt install client-agent=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.0.8010> sudo apt-mark hold client-agent

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

dnf --showduplicates list client-agent sudo dnf downgrade client-agent-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.6.0.8010> sudo dnf versionlock add client-agent

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-2023-27247?

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

Is CVE-2023-27247 being exploited?

CVE-2023-27247 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-2023-27247 affect?

CVE-2023-27247 affects client agent. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). Cynet Client Agent v4.6.0.8010 allows attackers with Administrator rights to disable the EDR functions by disabling process privilege tokens.

How urgent is CVE-2023-27247?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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