Endpoint Security and HX
CVE-2023-0221: Product security bypass in Application and Change Control
Product security bypass vulnerability in ACC prior to version 8.3.4 allows a locally logged-in attacker with administrator privileges to bypass the execution controls provided by ACC using the utilman program.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityMEDIUMCVSS 3.1 4.4
EPSS0.18%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixAvailable
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Application and Change Control (Windows) 8.x | 8.3.4 or later |
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What it is
Product security bypass vulnerability in ACC prior to version 8.3.4 allows a locally logged-in attacker with administrator privileges to bypass the execution controls provided by ACC using the utilman program.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.