How severe is CVE-2023-42128?

CVE-2023-42128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42128?

CVE-2023-42128 affects Magnetforensics Axiom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42128?

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-2023-42128 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-42128 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46587.

When was CVE-2023-42128 published?

CVE-2023-42128 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42128

CVE-2023-42128 is a high-severity vulnerability in Magnetforensics Axiom 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-46587
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Magnetforensics Axiom
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magnet Forensics AXIOM Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Magnet Forensics AXIOM. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must acquire data from a malicious mobile device. The specific flaw exists within the Android device image acquisition functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21255.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42128?: Magnet Forensics AXIOM Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Magnet Forensics AXIOM. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must acquire data from a malicious mobile device. The specific flaw exists within the Android device image acquisition functionality. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-21255.
How severe is CVE-2023-42128?: CVE-2023-42128 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42128?: CVE-2023-42128 affects Magnetforensics Axiom. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42128?: 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-2023-42128 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-42128 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-46587.
When was CVE-2023-42128 published?: CVE-2023-42128 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1533/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:magnetforensics:axiom:7.4.0.36841:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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