CVE-2023-53946: Arcsoft PhotoStudio · Unquoted Search Path or Element
Affects Arcsoft PhotoStudioSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.5 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Arcsoft PhotoStudio | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2023-53946, organizations should first identify all instances of Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 within their environment. If unquoted, the service path should be corrected by enclosing it in quotation marks to prevent Windows from misinterpreting the path. Additionally, restrict write permissions on all directories in the service path to prevent unprivileged users from placing malicious executables. Employ application whitelisting to block unauthorized executables from running, and monitor service start events for unusual activity. Regularly audit local user privileges and limit local administrative rights to reduce the risk of exploitation. Finally, maintain vigilance for updates from Arcsoft and apply patches promptly once available.
Description
Arcsoft PhotoStudio 6.0.0.172 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the ArcSoft Exchange Service that allows local attackers to escalate privileges. Attackers can place a malicious executable in the unquoted path and trigger the service to execute arbitrary code with system-level permissions.