Vulnerability · Published May 3, 2024 · Assigned by zdi

CVE-2023-27335Softing edgeAggregator Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity cross-site scripting in edgeAggregator from Softing. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 73% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.0)8.8High

Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 27.3% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Softing edgeAggregator Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the input parameters provided to the edgeAggregetor client. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20504.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Softing	edgeAggregator	3.40

Weakness: CWE-79 · Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

ZDI-23-1057 x_research-advisory