How severe is CVE-2022-43702?

CVE-2022-43702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43702?

CVE-2022-43702 primarily affects Arm Arm Compiler. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43702?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-43702 published?

CVE-2022-43702 was published on 2023-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43702

CVE-2022-43702 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arm Arm Compiler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Arm Arm Compiler
Published: 2023-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When the directory containing the installer does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify (or replace) the installer to execute malicious code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43702?: When the directory containing the installer does not have sufficiently restrictive file permissions, an attacker can modify (or replace) the installer to execute malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2022-43702?: CVE-2022-43702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43702?: CVE-2022-43702 primarily affects Arm Arm Compiler. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-43702 published?: CVE-2022-43702 was published on 2023-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:arm:arm_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:arm_compiler_for_embedded_fusa:6.16:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:arm_compiler_for_functional_safety:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:arm_development_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:ds_development_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:fast_models:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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