How severe is CVE-2023-5908?

CVE-2023-5908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-5908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5908?

CVE-2023-5908 primarily affects Ge Industrial Gateway Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-5908 published?

CVE-2023-5908 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5908

CVE-2023-5908 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Industrial Gateway Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Ge Industrial Gateway Server
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

KEPServerEX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which may allow an attacker to crash the product being accessed or leak information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5908?: KEPServerEX is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which may allow an attacker to crash the product being accessed or leak information.
How severe is CVE-2023-5908?: CVE-2023-5908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-5908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5908?: CVE-2023-5908 primarily affects Ge Industrial Gateway Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-5908 published?: CVE-2023-5908 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-334-03

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:industrial_gateway_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:keepserverex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:opc-aggregator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_industrial_connectivity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:kepserver_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:softwaretoolbox:top_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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