CVE-2023-53949 Details
Description
AspEmail 5.6.0.2 contains a binary permission vulnerability that allows local users to escalate privileges through the Persits Software EmailAgent service. Attackers can exploit full write permissions in the BIN directory to replace the service executable and gain elevated system access.
A binary permission vulnerability allowing local users to escalate privileges has been identified in AspEmail version 5.6.0.2. This vulnerability arises from the Persits Software EmailAgent service, which has full write permissions in the BIN directory. Attackers can exploit this by replacing the service executable with a malicious one, thereby gaining elevated system access.
Users are advised to update to AspEmail versions through 5.6.0.4 or 5.6.0.5, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
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Assessed Dec 19, 2025CISA-ADP
Assessed Dec 19, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-732 | Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Persits Software AspEmail | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Dec 19, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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