CVE-2023-53984

Remote code execution

8.4 HIGHEPSS 0.22%

Published13 Jan 2026

Description

Clevo HotKey Clipboard 2.1.0.6 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the HKClipSvc service that allows local non-privileged users to potentially execute code with system privileges. Attackers can exploit the misconfigured service path to inject and execute arbitrary code by placing malicious executables in specific file system locations.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-53984 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-53984 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.22%.

How severe is CVE-2023-53984?

CVE-2023-53984 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.22% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53984?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.