PatchTheCVECVE-2023-35163: Vega is a decentralized trading platform that allows pseudo-anonymous trading of derivatives on a blockchain
CVE-2023-35163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting vega. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Vega is a decentralized trading platform that allows pseudo-anonymous trading of derivatives on a blockchain. Prior to version 0.71.6, a vulnerability exists that allows a malicious validator to trick the Vega network into re-processing past Ethereum events from Vega’s Ethereum bridge. For example, a deposit to the collateral bridge for 100USDT that credits a party’s general account on Vega, can be re-processed 50 times resulting in 5000USDT in t
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2023-06-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-35163?
vega: upgrade to 0.71.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-35163 being exploited?
CVE-2023-35163 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-2023-35163 affect?
CVE-2023-35163 affects vega. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Vega is a decentralized trading platform that allows pseudo-anonymous trading of derivatives on a blockchain. Prior to version 0.71.6, a vulnerability exists that allows a malicious validator to trick the Vega network into re-processing pas
How urgent is CVE-2023-35163?
Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference
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