How severe is CVE-2023-38325?

CVE-2023-38325 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38325?

CVE-2023-38325 affects Cryptography.io Cryptography. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38325?

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-2023-38325 published?

CVE-2023-38325 was published on 2023-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38325

CVE-2023-38325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cryptography.io Cryptography 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Cryptography.io Cryptography
Published: 2023-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The cryptography package before 41.0.2 for Python mishandles SSH certificates that have critical options.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38325?: The cryptography package before 41.0.2 for Python mishandles SSH certificates that have critical options.
How severe is CVE-2023-38325?: CVE-2023-38325 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38325?: CVE-2023-38325 affects Cryptography.io Cryptography. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38325?: 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-2023-38325 published?: CVE-2023-38325 was published on 2023-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cryptography.io:cryptography:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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