CVE-2023-3514Public exploit

SYSTEM privilege escalation via unchecked named-pipe commands

Published Jul 14, 2023 · Updated Nov 5, 2024

Improper privilege control in Razer Central 7.11.0.558 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. RazerCentralService.exe exposes a named pipe to low-privilege clients and accepts crafted XML for AddModule or UninstallModules without adequate permission checks. A low-privilege Windows session can direct the SYSTEM service to launch an attacker-chosen executable, fully compromising the host.

CVSS severity7.8
High
EPSS probability0.25%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper privilege control in Razer Central 7.11.0.558 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. RazerCentralService.exe exposes a named pipe to low-privilege clients and accepts crafted XML for AddModule or UninstallModules without adequate permission checks. A low-privilege Windows session can direct the SYSTEM service to launch an attacker-chosen executable, fully compromising the host.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-3514
Published
Jul 14, 2023
Updated
Nov 5, 2024
Vendor
Razer
Product
Razer Central
Classifications
CWE-269, CAPEC-233, T1068
Attack vector
local
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 14, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Nov 5, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <=7.11.0.558

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorlocal
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Razer · Razer Centralversion=0 <=7.11.0.558

Published CVSS scores

7.8STAR Labs SG Pte. Ltd.CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorlocal
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management
CAPEC-233Privilege Escalation
T1068Exploitation for Privilege Escalation

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