How severe is CVE-2022-43703?

CVE-2022-43703 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-2022-43703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43703?

CVE-2022-43703 primarily affects Arm Arm Development Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43703?

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-2022-43703 published?

CVE-2022-43703 was published on 2023-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43703

CVE-2022-43703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arm Arm Development Studio 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Arm Arm Development Studio
Published: 2023-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An installer that loads or executes files using an unconstrained search path may be vulnerable to substitute files under control of an attacker being loaded or executed instead of the intended files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43703?: An installer that loads or executes files using an unconstrained search path may be vulnerable to substitute files under control of an attacker being loaded or executed instead of the intended files.
How severe is CVE-2022-43703?: CVE-2022-43703 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-2022-43703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43703?: CVE-2022-43703 primarily affects Arm Arm Development Studio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43703?: 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-2022-43703 published?: CVE-2022-43703 was published on 2023-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:arm:arm_development_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arm:ds_development_studio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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