How severe is CVE-2023-7043?

CVE-2023-7043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-7043 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-2023-7043?

CVE-2023-7043 primarily affects Eset Endpoint Antivirus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7043?

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

Does CVE-2023-7043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59230.

When was CVE-2023-7043 published?

CVE-2023-7043 was published on 2024-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7043

CVE-2023-7043 is a low-severity vulnerability in Eset Endpoint Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59230
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Eset Endpoint Antivirus
Published: 2024-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unquoted service path in ESET products allows to drop a prepared program to a specific location and run on boot with the NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7043?: Unquoted service path in ESET products allows to drop a prepared program to a specific location and run on boot with the NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService permissions.
How severe is CVE-2023-7043?: CVE-2023-7043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-7043 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-2023-7043?: CVE-2023-7043 primarily affects Eset Endpoint Antivirus. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7043?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-7043 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7043 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59230.
When was CVE-2023-7043 published?: CVE-2023-7043 was published on 2024-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.eset.com/en/ca8602

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:internet_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:mail_security:10.1.10012.0:*:*:*:*:exchange_server:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:nod32_antivirus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security_premium:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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