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CVE-2023-54334

Explorerplusplus Explorer++ remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 0.59%
  1. Published13 Jan 2026

Description

Explorer32++ 1.3.5.531 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in Structured Exception Handler (SEH) records that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by providing a long file name argument over 396 characters to corrupt the SEH chain and potentially execute malicious code.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Explorerplusplus Explorer++1.3.5.531

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-54334 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-54334 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.59%.

How severe is CVE-2023-54334?

CVE-2023-54334 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-54334?

Affected products include Explorerplusplus Explorer++.

How do I fix CVE-2023-54334?

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

How Secuno handles this

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