PT-2023-16090 · M Files · M-Files Installer

Alexander Staalgaard + 1 · CVE-2023-0213 · Published 2023-03-29 · Updated 2026-02-23

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions M-Files Installer versions prior to 22.6

Description The issue allows a user to gain SYSTEM privileges via DLL hijacking, which is an elevation of privilege problem. This can be exploited on Windows systems.

Recommendations For versions prior to 22.6, update to version 22.6 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the M-Files Installer to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

LPE

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Related Identifiers

CVE-2023-0213

Affected Products

M-Files Installer

References · 10

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0213 · Security Note
• https://product.m-files.com/security-advisories/cve-2023-0213 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-0213 · Vendor Advisory
• https://empower.m-files.com/security-advisories/CVE-2023-0213 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cveNotify/152828 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/61000 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/47067 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/47565 · Telegram Post
• https://m-files.com/about/trust-center/security-advisories/cve-2023-0213 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/92454 · Telegram Post