How severe is CVE-2023-25428?

CVE-2023-25428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25428?

CVE-2023-25428 affects Soft-o Free Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25428?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-25428 published?

CVE-2023-25428 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25428

CVE-2023-25428 is a high-severity vulnerability in Soft-o Free Password Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Soft-o Free Password Manager
Published: 2023-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A DLL Hijacking issue discovered in Soft-o Free Password Manager 1.1.20 allows attackers to create arbitrary DLLs leading to code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25428?: A DLL Hijacking issue discovered in Soft-o Free Password Manager 1.1.20 allows attackers to create arbitrary DLLs leading to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2023-25428?: CVE-2023-25428 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25428?: CVE-2023-25428 affects Soft-o Free Password Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25428?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-25428 published?: CVE-2023-25428 was published on 2023-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:soft-o:free_password_manager:1.1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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