CVE-2023-0975: Trellix Agent

High severity, CVSS 7.8. EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

A vulnerability exists in Trellix Agent for Windows version 5.7.8 and earlier, that allows local users, during install/upgrade workflow, to replace one of the Agent’s executables before it can be executed. This allows the user to elevate their permissions.

Affected products

• Trellix Agent: up to and including 5.7.8

Published 2023-04-03. Last modified 2026-06-17.