How severe is CVE-2023-43783?

CVE-2023-43783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-43783 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43783?

CVE-2023-43783 affects Falktx Cadence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43783?

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-2023-43783 published?

CVE-2023-43783 was published on 2023-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43783

CVE-2023-43783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Falktx Cadence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Falktx Cadence
Published: 2023-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cadence through 0.9.2 2023-08-21 uses an Insecure /tmp/cadence-wineasio.reg Temporary File. The filename is used even if it has been created by a local adversary before Cadence started. The adversary can leverage this to create or overwrite files via a symlink attack. In some kernel configurations, code injection into the Wine registry is possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43783?: Cadence through 0.9.2 2023-08-21 uses an Insecure /tmp/cadence-wineasio.reg Temporary File. The filename is used even if it has been created by a local adversary before Cadence started. The adversary can leverage this to create or overwrite files via a symlink attack. In some kernel configurations, code injection into the Wine registry is possible.
How severe is CVE-2023-43783?: CVE-2023-43783 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-43783 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43783?: CVE-2023-43783 affects Falktx Cadence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43783?: 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-2023-43783 published?: CVE-2023-43783 was published on 2023-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:falktx:cadence:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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