How severe is CVE-2023-38748?

CVE-2023-38748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38748 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38748?

CVE-2023-38748 affects Omron Cx-programmer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38748?

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-2023-38748 published?

CVE-2023-38748 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38748

CVE-2023-38748 is a high-severity vulnerability in Omron Cx-programmer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Omron Cx-programmer
Published: 2023-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Included in CX-One CXONE-AL[][]D-V4 V9.80 and earlier. By having a user open a specially crafted CXP file, information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution may occur.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38748?: Use after free vulnerability exists in CX-Programmer Included in CX-One CXONE-AL[][]D-V4 V9.80 and earlier. By having a user open a specially crafted CXP file, information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution may occur.
How severe is CVE-2023-38748?: CVE-2023-38748 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38748 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38748?: CVE-2023-38748 affects Omron Cx-programmer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38748?: 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-2023-38748 published?: CVE-2023-38748 was published on 2023-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-programmer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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