CVE-2023-38641

Name: CVE-2023-38641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T10:15:16.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.18%

7.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-250

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sicam Toolbox Ii	< 07.10

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-975961.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-975961.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38641?

How severe is CVE-2023-38641?

CVE-2023-38641 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38641?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST