CVE-2023-38126

Name: CVE-2023-38126
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-19T22:15:07.46+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 68.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38126 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 68.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

68.61%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softing	Edgeaggregator	3.4.0

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1058/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38126?

How severe is CVE-2023-38126?

CVE-2023-38126 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 68.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38126?

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Source: NVD / NIST