Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2023-38126?

Affected: edgeAggregator (Softing) versions 3.4.0, >= 3.40. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2023-38126 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2023-38126 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2023-38126?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-38126?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2023-38126 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2023-38126

High

Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Published Dec 19, 2023 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2023-38126 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting edgeAggregator (Softing).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.2

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

71%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the processing of backup zip files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20543.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
edgeAggregatorSofting	3.4.0, >= 3.40	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 19, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisoryZDI-23-1058

FAQ

Common Questions.

Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Affected: edgeAggregator (Softing) versions 3.4.0, >= 3.40. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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