LOW CVSS 3.3
Published: 2023-03-18

CVE-2023-1488

wisecleaner wise_system_monitor Security Advisory (CVE-2023-1488)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2023-1488 impacting wisecleaner wise_system_monitor. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 3.3 (LOW).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Lespeed WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor 1.5.3.54. Affected is the function 0x9C40A0D8/0x9C40A0DC/0x9C40A0E0 in the library WiseHDInfo64.dll of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223374 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product wisecleaner / wise_system_monitor
Affected Versions 1.5.3.54
Weakness Enumeration CWE-404

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2023-1488 impacting wisecleaner wise_system_monitor.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2023-1488.yaml
id: cve-2023-1488

info:
  name: wisecleaner wise_system_monitor - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: low
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2023-1488 affecting wisecleaner wise_system_monitor.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Lespeed WiseCleaner Wise System Monitor 1.5.3.54. Affected is the function 0x9C40A0...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2023-1488
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 3.3
    cve-id: CVE-2023-1488
    cwe-id: CWE-404
  tags: cve,cve-2023-1488,wisecleaner,wise_system_monitor,low

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wise_system_monitor"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2023-1488.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2023-1488
# Target: wisecleaner wise_system_monitor | CVSS: 3.3 (LOW)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2023-1488 (wisecleaner wise_system_monitor)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against wisecleaner wise_system_monitor scope (1.5.3.54).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2023-1488.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2023-1488
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wise_system_monitor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wise_system_monitor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wise_system_monitor

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wise_system_monitor 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wise_system_monitor

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2023-1488 in wisecleaner wise_system_monitor?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update wisecleaner wise_system_monitor packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2023-1488?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2023-1488?

CVE-2023-1488 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 3.3 (LOW). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
3.3
LOW SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2023-1488
Weakness CWE-404
Vendor wisecleaner
Product wise_system_monitor
Published 2023-03-18
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L