How severe is CVE-2023-53157?

CVE-2023-53157 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-2023-53157 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-53157?

CVE-2023-53157 affects Rosenpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53157?

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

Does CVE-2023-53157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-53157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59768.

When was CVE-2023-53157 published?

CVE-2023-53157 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-53157

CVE-2023-53157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rosenpass 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-130.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59768
Weakness: CWE-130
Affected product: Rosenpass
Published: 2025-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The rosenpass crate before 0.2.1 for Rust allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a one-byte UDP packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-53157?: The rosenpass crate before 0.2.1 for Rust allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via a one-byte UDP packet.
How severe is CVE-2023-53157?: CVE-2023-53157 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-2023-53157 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-53157?: CVE-2023-53157 affects Rosenpass. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-53157 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-53157 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59768.
When was CVE-2023-53157 published?: CVE-2023-53157 was published on 2025-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rosenpass:rosenpass:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*

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