How severe is CVE-2023-29479?

CVE-2023-29479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-29479 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29479?

CVE-2023-29479 affects Ribose Rnp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29479?

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

When was CVE-2023-29479 published?

CVE-2023-29479 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29479

CVE-2023-29479 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ribose Rnp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Ribose Rnp
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ribose RNP before 0.16.3 may hang when the input is malformed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29479?: Ribose RNP before 0.16.3 may hang when the input is malformed.
How severe is CVE-2023-29479?: CVE-2023-29479 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-29479 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29479?: CVE-2023-29479 affects Ribose Rnp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29479?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29479 published?: CVE-2023-29479 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ribose:rnp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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