PatchTheCVECVE-2023-35789: An issue was discovered in the C AMQP client library (aka rabbitmq-c) through 0.13.0 for RabbitMQ
CVE-2023-35789 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting rabbitmq-c. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the C AMQP client library (aka rabbitmq-c) through 0.13.0 for RabbitMQ. Credentials can only be entered on the command line (e.g., for amqp-publish or amqp-consume) and are thus visible to local attackers by listing a process and its arguments.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 88%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-522 |
| Published | 2023-06-16 |
| 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-2023-35789?
rabbitmq-c: upgrade to newer than 0.13.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-35789 being exploited?
CVE-2023-35789 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-2023-35789 affect?
CVE-2023-35789 affects rabbitmq-c. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue was discovered in the C AMQP client library (aka rabbitmq-c) through 0.13.0 for RabbitMQ. Credentials can only be entered on the command line (e.g., for amqp-publish or amqp-consume) and are thus visible to local attackers by listi
How urgent is CVE-2023-35789?
Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.