CVE-2023-3438: An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows inst

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-3438?

move: upgrade to newer than 4.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-3438 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3438 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-2023-3438 affect?

CVE-2023-3438 affects move. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows install service (mvagtsce.exe). The misconfiguration allowed an unauthorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted se

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-3438?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-3438 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.4) affecting move. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows install service (mvagtsce.exe). The misconfiguration allowed an unauthorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted service path to obtain privilege escalation and stop antimalware services.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-428
Published	2023-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Trellix · Vendor: trellix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-07-03 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trellix move UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.10.0

Fixed in: newer than 4.10.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy move || rpm -q move || move --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.10.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade move

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade move

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-2023-3438?

move: upgrade to newer than 4.10.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-3438 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3438 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-2023-3438 affect?

CVE-2023-3438 affects move. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.4). An unquoted Windows search path vulnerability existed in the install the MOVE 4.10.x and earlier Windows install service (mvagtsce.exe). The misconfiguration allowed an unauthorized local user to insert arbitrary code into the unquoted se

How urgent is CVE-2023-3438?

Priority 19/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

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