How severe is CVE-2023-2800?

CVE-2023-2800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2800?

CVE-2023-2800 affects Huggingface Transformers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2800?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2800 published?

CVE-2023-2800 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2800

CVE-2023-2800 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Huggingface Transformers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-377.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-377
Affected product: Huggingface Transformers
Published: 2023-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Temporary File in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.30.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2800?: Insecure Temporary File in GitHub repository huggingface/transformers prior to 4.30.0.
How severe is CVE-2023-2800?: CVE-2023-2800 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2800?: CVE-2023-2800 affects Huggingface Transformers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2800 published?: CVE-2023-2800 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:huggingface:transformers:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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