How severe is CVE-2023-38579?

CVE-2023-38579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38579?

CVE-2023-38579 affects Westermo L206-f2g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38579?

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-2023-38579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42378.

When was CVE-2023-38579 published?

CVE-2023-38579 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38579

CVE-2023-38579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Westermo L206-f2g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42378
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Westermo L206-f2g Firmware
Published: 2024-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The cross-site request forgery token in the request may be predictable or easily guessable allowing attackers to craft a malicious request, which could be triggered by a victim unknowingly. In a successful CSRF attack, the attacker could lead the victim user to carry out an action unintentionally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38579?: The cross-site request forgery token in the request may be predictable or easily guessable allowing attackers to craft a malicious request, which could be triggered by a victim unknowingly. In a successful CSRF attack, the attacker could lead the victim user to carry out an action unintentionally.
How severe is CVE-2023-38579?: CVE-2023-38579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38579?: CVE-2023-38579 affects Westermo L206-f2g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38579?: 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-2023-38579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42378.
When was CVE-2023-38579 published?: CVE-2023-38579 was published on 2024-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-023-04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:westermo:l206-f2g_firmware:4.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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