CVE-2023-46870

Name: CVE-2023-46870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-14T13:54:34.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46870 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.py, extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.sh, extcap/SnifferAPI/*.py in Nordic Semiconductor nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1 have set incorrect file permission, which allows attackers to do code execution via modified bash and python scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.py, extcap/nrf_sniffer_ble.sh, extcap/SnifferAPI/*.py in Nordic Semiconductor nRF Sniffer for Bluetooth LE 3.0.0, 3.1.0, 4.0.0, 4.1.0, and 4.1.1 have set incorrect file permission, which allows attackers to do code execution via modified bash and python scripts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

References

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46870?

How severe is CVE-2023-46870?

CVE-2023-46870 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46870?

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Source: NVD / NIST