CVE-2023-53160

Name: CVE-2023-53160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-28T03:15:23.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-53160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The sequoia-openpgp crate before 1.16.0 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The sequoia-openpgp crate before 1.16.0 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sequoia-Pgp	Sequoia-Openpgp	< 1.1.1
Sequoia-Pgp	Sequoia-Openpgp	>= 1.2.0, < 1.8.1
Sequoia-Pgp	Sequoia-Openpgp	>= 1.9.0, < 1.16.0

References

https://crates.io/crates/sequoia-openpgpProduct
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-25mx-8f3v-8wh7Third Party Advisory
https://lists.sequoia-pgp.org/hyperkitty/list/announce@lists.sequoia-pgp.org/thread/SN2E3QRT4DMQ5JNEK6VIN6DJ5SH766DI/Patch
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2023-0038.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53160?

The sequoia-openpgp crate before 1.16.0 for Rust allows out-of-bounds array access and a panic.

How severe is CVE-2023-53160?

CVE-2023-53160 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-53160?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-53160?

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Source: NVD / NIST