CVE-2023-3160: The vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to misuse ESET’s file operations during the module update to

Routine

HIGH 7.8MITIGATEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2023-3160 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting endpoint antivirus, endpoint security, internet security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to misuse ESET’s file operations during the module update to delete or move files without having proper permissions.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 93%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2023-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ESET · Vendor: eset

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-14 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eset endpoint antivirus MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-antivirus || rpm -q endpoint-antivirus || endpoint-antivirus --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

eset endpoint security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy endpoint-security || rpm -q endpoint-security || endpoint-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

eset internet security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy internet-security || rpm -q internet-security || internet-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

eset mail security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mail-security || rpm -q mail-security || mail-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

eset mail security MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mail-security || rpm -q mail-security || mail-security --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

eset nod32 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nod32 || rpm -q nod32 || nod32 --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-3160?

endpoint antivirus: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; endpoint security: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; internet security: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-3160 being exploited?

CVE-2023-3160 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-3160 affect?

CVE-2023-3160 affects endpoint antivirus, endpoint security, internet security. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The vulnerability potentially allows an attacker to misuse ESET’s file operations during the module update to delete or move files without having proper permissions.

How urgent is CVE-2023-3160?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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