CVE-2023-7043

LOW
Published Jan 31, 2024 Modified Nov 21, 2024 CWE-428

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-428 CWE-428

Affected Products

Vendor Product
eset endpoint_antivirus
eset endpoint_security
eset internet_security
eset mail_security
eset nod32_antivirus
eset smart_security_premium

References

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.3 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2023-7043? +
CVE-2023-7043 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.3 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-7043? +
CVE-2023-7043 affects products from eset, specifically: endpoint_antivirus, endpoint_security, internet_security, mail_security, nod32_antivirus, smart_security_premium. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-7043? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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