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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-31543

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.2 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A dependency confusion in pipreqs v0.3.0 to v0.4.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PyPI package to the chosen repository server.

Technical details

Published
2023-06-30

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31543?

A dependency confusion in pipreqs v0.3.0 to v0.4.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via uploading a crafted PyPI package to the chosen repository server.

Is CVE-2023-31543 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-31543 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-31543?

CVE-2023-31543 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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