How severe is CVE-2023-38535?

CVE-2023-38535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38535?

CVE-2023-38535 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-2023-38535?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-38535 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38535 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42334.

When was CVE-2023-38535 published?

CVE-2023-38535 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38535

CVE-2023-38535 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opentext Exceed Turbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42334
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Opentext Exceed Turbox
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.1 and 12.5.2. The vulnerability could compromise the cryptographic keys.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38535?: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.1 and 12.5.2. The vulnerability could compromise the cryptographic keys.
How severe is CVE-2023-38535?: CVE-2023-38535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38535?: CVE-2023-38535 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-2023-38535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-38535 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38535 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42334.
When was CVE-2023-38535 published?: CVE-2023-38535 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=KB0801267

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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