CVE-2023-38817Exploit(echo / anti_cheat_tool)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for echo anti_cheat_tool systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

An issue in Inspect Element Ltd Echo.ac v.5.2.1.0 allows a local attacker to gain privileges via a crafted command to the echo_driver.sys component. NOTE: the vendor's position is that the reported ability for user-mode applications to execute code as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM was "deactivated by Microsoft itself."

3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-269

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • anti_cheat_tool

Threat summary

  • Public PoC and exploit tooling are both present
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Exploit tool or code specified in 1 signal
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
anti_cheat_tool

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-12: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-09-12: 1Exploit Tool / Code · 2026-09-12: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-12: 109-12
Signal classification1 categories
Exploit
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • cybrmonk@cybr_monk
    Exploit

    CVE-2023-38817 Lets Attackers Run Code as SYSTEM on Windows 10/11, Exploit Code Is Live on GitHub https://cybrmonk.com/blog/cve-2023-38817-lets-attackers-run-code-as-system-on-windows-10-11-exploit-code-is-live-on-github #cybersecurity #threatintelligence https://t.co/G1mZsY8QYL

    Post summary

    CVE-2023-38817 permits SYSTEM‑level code execution on Windows 10/11, and a publicly available exploit script is now hosted on GitHub.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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