PatchTheCVECVE-2023-7043: Unquoted service path in ESET products allows to drop a prepared program to a specific location and run on b
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CVE-2023-7043 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) 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.
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.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.3 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-428 |
| Published | 2024-01-31 |
| 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
eset endpoint antivirus UPGRADE
Affected: >= 10.1.2046.0 and < 11.0.2032.0
Fixed in: 11.0.2032.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.2046.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-antivirus || rpm -q endpoint-antivirus || endpoint-antivirus --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.0.2032.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-antivirus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-antivirus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.2046.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison endpoint-antivirus
sudo apt install endpoint-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.2046.0>
sudo apt-mark hold endpoint-antivirus
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list endpoint-antivirus
sudo dnf downgrade endpoint-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.2046.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add endpoint-antivirus
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
eset endpoint security UPGRADE
Affected: >= 10.1.2046.0 and < 11.0.2032.0
Fixed in: 11.0.2032.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.2046.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy endpoint-security || rpm -q endpoint-security || endpoint-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 11.0.2032.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade endpoint-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.2046.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison endpoint-security
sudo apt install endpoint-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.2046.0>
sudo apt-mark hold endpoint-security
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list endpoint-security
sudo dnf downgrade endpoint-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.2046.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add endpoint-security
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
eset internet security UPGRADE
Affected: >= 16.1.14.0 and < 17.0.15.0
Fixed in: 17.0.15.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.14.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy internet-security || rpm -q internet-security || internet-security --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.0.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade internet-security
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade internet-security
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison internet-security
sudo apt install internet-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo apt-mark hold internet-security
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list internet-security
sudo dnf downgrade internet-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add internet-security
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
eset mail security DOWNGRADE
Affected: 10.1.10012.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.10012.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy mail-security || rpm -q mail-security || mail-security --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.1.10012.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison mail-security
sudo apt install mail-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.10012.0>
sudo apt-mark hold mail-security
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list mail-security
sudo dnf downgrade mail-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.1.10012.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add mail-security
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
eset nod32 antivirus UPGRADE
Affected: >= 16.1.14.0 and < 17.0.15.0
Fixed in: 17.0.15.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.14.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy nod32-antivirus || rpm -q nod32-antivirus || nod32-antivirus --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.0.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nod32-antivirus
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade nod32-antivirus
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison nod32-antivirus
sudo apt install nod32-antivirus=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo apt-mark hold nod32-antivirus
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list nod32-antivirus
sudo dnf downgrade nod32-antivirus-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add nod32-antivirus
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
eset smart security premium UPGRADE
Affected: >= 16.1.14.0 and < 17.0.15.0
Fixed in: 17.0.15.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 16.1.14.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy smart-security-premium || rpm -q smart-security-premium || smart-security-premium --version
2. UPGRADE to 17.0.15.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smart-security-premium
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade smart-security-premium
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 16.1.14.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison smart-security-premium
sudo apt install smart-security-premium=<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo apt-mark hold smart-security-premium
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list smart-security-premium
sudo dnf downgrade smart-security-premium-<VERSION_BEFORE_16.1.14.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add smart-security-premium
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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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-2023-7043?
endpoint antivirus: upgrade to 11.0.2032.0; endpoint security: upgrade to 11.0.2032.0; internet security: upgrade to 17.0.15.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-7043 being exploited?
CVE-2023-7043 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-2023-7043 affect?
CVE-2023-7043 affects endpoint antivirus, endpoint security, internet security. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). 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.
How urgent is CVE-2023-7043?
Priority 17/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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