How severe is CVE-2023-38534?

CVE-2023-38534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2023-38534 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38534?

CVE-2023-38534 primarily affects Opentext Exceed Turbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38534?

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-2023-38534 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38534 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42333.

When was CVE-2023-38534 published?

CVE-2023-38534 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38534

CVE-2023-38534 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opentext Exceed Turbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42333
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Opentext Exceed Turbox
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.0 and 12.5.1. The vulnerability could allow disclosure of restricted information in unauthenticated RPC.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38534?: Improper authentication vulnerability in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.0 and 12.5.1. The vulnerability could allow disclosure of restricted information in unauthenticated RPC.
How severe is CVE-2023-38534?: CVE-2023-38534 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2023-38534 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38534?: CVE-2023-38534 primarily affects Opentext Exceed Turbox. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38534?: 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-2023-38534 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38534 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42333.
When was CVE-2023-38534 published?: CVE-2023-38534 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0796609

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:exceed_turbox:12.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:opentext:exceed_turbox:12.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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