How severe is CVE-2023-29570?

CVE-2023-29570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29570 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29570?

CVE-2023-29570 affects Cesanta Mjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29570?

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

When was CVE-2023-29570 published?

CVE-2023-29570 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29570

CVE-2023-29570 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cesanta Mjs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Cesanta Mjs
Published: 2023-04-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a SEGV vulnerability via mjs_ffi_cb_free at src/mjs_ffi.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29570?: Cesanta MJS v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a SEGV vulnerability via mjs_ffi_cb_free at src/mjs_ffi.c. This vulnerability can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2023-29570?: CVE-2023-29570 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29570 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29570?: CVE-2023-29570 affects Cesanta Mjs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29570?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29570 published?: CVE-2023-29570 was published on 2023-04-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cesanta:mjs:2.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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