CVE-2023-39070

Name: CVE-2023-39070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T19:15:43.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in Cppcheck 2.12 dev allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the removeContradiction parameter in token.cpp:1934.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in Cppcheck 2.12 dev allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the removeContradiction parameter in token.cpp:1934.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.27%

18.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cppchecksolutions	Cppcheck	2.12.0

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/cppcheck/discussion/general/thread/fa43fb8ab1/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/cppcheck/discussion/general/thread/fa43fb8ab1/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39070?

An issue in Cppcheck 2.12 dev allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via the removeContradiction parameter in token.cpp:1934.

How severe is CVE-2023-39070?

CVE-2023-39070 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39070?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST