CVE-2023-31497: Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-31497?

end point security: upgrade to 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-31497 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31497 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-2023-31497 affect?

CVE-2023-31497 affects end point security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-31497?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-31497 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting end point security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system.

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	0.5% (top 56%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: seqrite

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 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

seqrite end point security UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.0

Fixed in: 8.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy end-point-security || rpm -q end-point-security || end-point-security --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade end-point-security

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade end-point-security

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-2023-31497?

end point security: upgrade to 8.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-31497 being exploited?

CVE-2023-31497 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-2023-31497 affect?

CVE-2023-31497 affects end point security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Incorrect access control in Quick Heal Technologies Limited Seqrite Endpoint Security (EPS) all versions prior to v8.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via supplying a crafted binary to the target system.

How urgent is CVE-2023-31497?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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