How severe is CVE-2023-38125?

CVE-2023-38125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38125?

CVE-2023-38125 primarily affects Softing Edgeaggregator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38125?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41951.

When was CVE-2023-38125 published?

CVE-2023-38125 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38125

CVE-2023-38125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Edgeaggregator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-942.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41951
Weakness: CWE-942
Affected product: Softing Edgeaggregator
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Softing edgeAggregator Permissive Cross-domain Policy with Untrusted Domains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the web server. The issue results from the lack of appropriate Content Security Policy headers. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20542.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38125?: Softing edgeAggregator Permissive Cross-domain Policy with Untrusted Domains Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the configuration of the web server. The issue results from the lack of appropriate Content Security Policy headers. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20542.
How severe is CVE-2023-38125?: CVE-2023-38125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38125?: CVE-2023-38125 primarily affects Softing Edgeaggregator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38125?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38125 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38125 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41951.
When was CVE-2023-38125 published?: CVE-2023-38125 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1059/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:softing:edgeaggregator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:softing:edgeconnector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:softing:secure_integration_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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