How severe is CVE-2023-37572?

CVE-2023-37572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37572 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37572?

CVE-2023-37572 affects Softing Opc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37572?

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-2023-37572 published?

CVE-2023-37572 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37572

CVE-2023-37572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Opc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Softing Opc
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Softing OPC Suite version 5.25 and before has Incorrect Access Control, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak permissions in OSF_discovery service. The service executable could be changed or the service could be deleted.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37572?: Softing OPC Suite version 5.25 and before has Incorrect Access Control, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via weak permissions in OSF_discovery service. The service executable could be changed or the service could be deleted.
How severe is CVE-2023-37572?: CVE-2023-37572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37572 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37572?: CVE-2023-37572 affects Softing Opc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37572?: 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-2023-37572 published?: CVE-2023-37572 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://industrial.softing.com/fileadmin/psirt/downloads/2023/syt-2023-5.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softing:opc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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