CVE-2023-43633: On boot, the Pillar eve container checks for the existence and content of “/config/GlobalConfig/global.json”.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-43633?

eve: upgrade to 8.6.0, 9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-43633 being exploited?

CVE-2023-43633 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-43633 affect?

CVE-2023-43633 affects eve. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). On boot, the Pillar eve container checks for the existence and content of “/config/GlobalConfig/global.json”. If the file exists, it overrides the existing configuration on the device on boot. This allows an attacker to change the system

Routine

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-43633 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting eve. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

On boot, the Pillar eve container checks for the existence and content of “/config/GlobalConfig/global.json”. If the file exists, it overrides the existing configuration on the device on boot. This allows an attacker to change the system’s configuration, which also includes some debug functions. This could be used to unlock the ssh with custom “authorized_keys” via the “debug.enable.ssh” key, similar to the “authorized_keys” finding that was

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-522, CWE-922
Published	2023-09-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Automotive Security Research Group (ASRG) · Vendor: lfedge

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-21 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lfedge eve UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.6.0 · >= 9.0.0 and < 9.5.0

Fixed in: 8.6.0, 9.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2023-43633?

eve: upgrade to 8.6.0, 9.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-43633 being exploited?

CVE-2023-43633 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-2023-43633 affect?

CVE-2023-43633 affects eve. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). On boot, the Pillar eve container checks for the existence and content of “/config/GlobalConfig/global.json”. If the file exists, it overrides the existing configuration on the device on boot. This allows an attacker to change the system

How urgent is CVE-2023-43633?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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