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CVE-2023-54353: Chromacam 4.0.3.0 Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation

Chromacam 4.0.3.0 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the PsyFrameGrabberService that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing malicious executables in unquoted path directories. Attackers with write access to C:\ or subdirectories like C:\Program Files (x86)\Personify\ can place a malicious Program.exe or PsyFrameGrabberService.exe file that executes with LocalSystem privileges when the service starts automatically at boot.

HighCVSS 8.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This is a local privilege escalation issue in Personify Chromacam 4.0.3.0. A user who already has access to a Windows machine could abuse a misconfigured service path to gain LocalSystem privileges. It is not a remote internet-facing bug, but it can turn limited workstation access into full local control.

Executive priority

Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hardening issue, especially on shared workstations or environments with broad local user access. It is less urgent than a remotely exploitable server flaw, but it can materially increase the impact of malware, insider activity, or compromised user accounts.

Technical view

CVE-2023-54353 is CWE-428 in Chromacam 4.0.3.0's PsyFrameGrabberService. The service path is unquoted, allowing Windows path resolution abuse when an attacker has local low-privilege access and write access to relevant path locations. The reported impact is LocalSystem code execution when the service starts. CVSS v4.0 is 8.5.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints running Personify Chromacam 4.0.3.0 with the affected service installed. Risk is higher where standard users can write to root or application path directories. The source bundle does not identify other affected versions or platforms.

Exploitation context

The source bundle includes an ExploitDB reference, so public exploit information exists. KEV status is false, and the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires local access and a writable path location, but no user interaction is required once service startup conditions occur.

Researcher notes

Evidence supports a local privilege escalation in Chromacam 4.0.3.0 only. The bundle does not provide a vendor advisory, patch version, or active exploitation confirmation. Validate service configuration and filesystem ACLs before declaring exposure, and avoid broad version assumptions beyond the cited affected release.

Mitigation direction

  • Check vendor guidance for a fixed Chromacam release or official remediation.
  • Upgrade or remove Chromacam 4.0.3.0 where business use is not required.
  • Restrict write permissions on root and application installation directories.
  • Ensure the affected Windows service executable path is properly quoted.
  • Consider disabling the affected service where acceptable until remediated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Windows endpoints for Chromacam 4.0.3.0 installations.
  • Inspect PsyFrameGrabberService configuration for an unquoted executable path.
  • Review directory ACLs for user write access in service path locations.
  • Confirm whether the service runs as LocalSystem and starts automatically.
  • Retest after remediation to verify the path is quoted and permissions are restricted.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
6

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.5 (4.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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2CVSS vectors
3Timeline events
1ADP providers
5Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: pocAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

2 official scores

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.5CVSS 4.0HighCVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheck
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9VulnCheck

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 4.0 score

8.5High
CVSS 4.0 vector shape for CVE-2023-54353Attack VectorAttack ComplexityAttack RequirementsPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionVS ConfidentialityVS IntegrityVS AvailabilitySS ConfidentialitySS IntegritySS Availability

Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Attack Requirements
NonePresent
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NonePassiveActive
VS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
VS Integrity
HighLowNone
VS Availability
HighLowNone
SS Confidentiality
HighLowNone
SS Integrity
HighLowNone
SS Availability
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
PersonifyincChromacam4.0.3.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-428

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