How severe is CVE-2023-7060?

CVE-2023-7060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-7060 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-7060?

CVE-2023-7060 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7060?

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.

Does CVE-2023-7060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-7060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59247.

When was CVE-2023-7060 published?

CVE-2023-7060 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-7060

CVE-2023-7060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zephyrproject Zephyr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59247
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zephyrproject Zephyr
Published: 2024-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zephyr OS IP packet handling does not properly drop IP packets arriving on an external interface with a source address equal to 127.0.01 or the destination address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-7060?: Zephyr OS IP packet handling does not properly drop IP packets arriving on an external interface with a source address equal to 127.0.01 or the destination address.
How severe is CVE-2023-7060?: CVE-2023-7060 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-7060 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7060?: CVE-2023-7060 affects Zephyrproject Zephyr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-7060?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-7060 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-7060 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59247.
When was CVE-2023-7060 published?: CVE-2023-7060 was published on 2024-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-fjc8-223c-qgqr

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zephyrproject:zephyr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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