CVE-2023-1552: ToolboxST prior to version 7.10 is affected by a deserialization vulnerability

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-1552?

toolboxst: upgrade to 7.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-1552 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1552 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-1552 affect?

CVE-2023-1552 affects toolboxst. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). ToolboxST prior to version 7.10 is affected by a deserialization vulnerability. An attacker with local access to an HMI or who has conducted a social engineering attack on an authorized operator could execute code in a Toolbox user's contex

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-1552?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2023-1552 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting toolboxst. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ToolboxST prior to version 7.10 is affected by a deserialization vulnerability. An attacker with local access to an HMI or who has conducted a social engineering attack on an authorized operator could execute code in a Toolbox user's context through the deserialization of an untrusted configuration file. Two CVSS scores have been provided to capture the differences between the two aforementioned attack vectors. Customers are advised to update t

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 85%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2023-04-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): General Electric (Gas Power) · Vendor: ge

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-11 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge toolboxst UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.10

Fixed in: 7.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy toolboxst || rpm -q toolboxst || toolboxst --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade toolboxst

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade toolboxst

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-1552?

toolboxst: upgrade to 7.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-1552 being exploited?

CVE-2023-1552 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-1552 affect?

CVE-2023-1552 affects toolboxst. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). ToolboxST prior to version 7.10 is affected by a deserialization vulnerability. An attacker with local access to an HMI or who has conducted a social engineering attack on an authorized operator could execute code in a Toolbox user's contex

How urgent is CVE-2023-1552?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2021-44477 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE GE Gas Power ToolBoxST Version v04.07.05C suffers from an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability using the DT

References

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