How severe is CVE-2023-52238?

CVE-2023-52238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-52238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52238?

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

Does CVE-2023-52238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56911.

When was CVE-2023-52238 published?

CVE-2023-52238 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52238

CVE-2023-52238 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v4: 2.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56911
Weakness: CWE-200
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RST2228 (All versions < V5.9.0), RUGGEDCOM RST2228P (All versions < V5.9.0). The web server of the affected systems leaks the MACSEC key in clear text to a logged in user. An attacker with the credentials of a low privileged user could retrieve the MACSEC key and access (decrypt) the ethernet frames sent by authorized recipients.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52238?: A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM RST2228 (All versions < V5.9.0), RUGGEDCOM RST2228P (All versions < V5.9.0). The web server of the affected systems leaks the MACSEC key in clear text to a logged in user. An attacker with the credentials of a low privileged user could retrieve the MACSEC key and access (decrypt) the ethernet frames sent by authorized recipients.
How severe is CVE-2023-52238?: CVE-2023-52238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-52238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-52238 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52238 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56911.
When was CVE-2023-52238 published?: CVE-2023-52238 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-170375.html

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