CVE-2023-31468: An issue was discovered in Inosoft VisiWin 7 through 2022-2.1 (Runtime RT7.3 RC3 20221209.5)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31468?

visiwin 7: upgrade to newer than 2022-2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-31468 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31468 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-2023-31468 affect?

CVE-2023-31468 affects visiwin 7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Inosoft VisiWin 7 through 2022-2.1 (Runtime RT7.3 RC3 20221209.5). The "%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\INOSOFT GmbH" folder has weak permissions for Everyone, allowing an attacker to insert a Trojan horse file that runs as S

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-31468?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31468 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting visiwin 7. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Inosoft VisiWin 7 through 2022-2.1 (Runtime RT7.3 RC3 20221209.5). The "%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\INOSOFT GmbH" folder has weak permissions for Everyone, allowing an attacker to insert a Trojan horse file that runs as SYSTEM. 2024-1 is a fixed version.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2023-09-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inosoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-11 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inosoft visiwin 7 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2022-2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2022-2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy visiwin-7 || rpm -q visiwin-7 || visiwin-7 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2022-2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade visiwin-7

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade visiwin-7

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Inosoft VisiWin 7 2022-2.1 - Insecure Folders Permissions

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-31468?

visiwin 7: upgrade to newer than 2022-2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31468 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31468 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-2023-31468 affect?

CVE-2023-31468 affects visiwin 7. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Inosoft VisiWin 7 through 2022-2.1 (Runtime RT7.3 RC3 20221209.5). The "%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\INOSOFT GmbH" folder has weak permissions for Everyone, allowing an attacker to insert a Trojan horse file that runs as S

How urgent is CVE-2023-31468?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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