How severe is CVE-2023-38126?

CVE-2023-38126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38126 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38126?

CVE-2023-38126 affects Softing Edgeaggregator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38126?

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-2023-38126 published?

CVE-2023-38126 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38126

CVE-2023-38126 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Edgeaggregator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 69% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Softing Edgeaggregator
Published: 2023-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal 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 processing of backup zip files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20543.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38126?: Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal 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 processing of backup zip files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20543.
How severe is CVE-2023-38126?: CVE-2023-38126 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38126 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38126?: CVE-2023-38126 affects Softing Edgeaggregator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38126?: 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-2023-38126 published?: CVE-2023-38126 was published on 2023-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softing:edgeaggregator:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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