CVE-2023-39005

Name: CVE-2023-39005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-09T19:15:15.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions exist for configd.socket in OPNsense Community Edition before 23.7 and Business Edition before 23.4.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions exist for configd.socket in OPNsense Community Edition before 23.7 and Business Edition before 23.4.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opnsense	Opnsense	< 23.7

References

https://github.com/opnsense/core/issues/6647Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2023/08/opnsense.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/opnsense/core/issues/6647Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2023/08/opnsense.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39005?

Insecure permissions exist for configd.socket in OPNsense Community Edition before 23.7 and Business Edition before 23.4.2.

How severe is CVE-2023-39005?

CVE-2023-39005 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39005?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-39005?

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Source: NVD / NIST