CVE-2023-25438: An issue was discovered in Genomedics MilleGP5 5.9.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and ga

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-25438 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting millegpg. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in Genomedics MilleGP5 5.9.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges via modifying specific files.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2023-05-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: genomedics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-04 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genomedics millegpg DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.9.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.9.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.9.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison millegpg sudo apt install millegpg=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.9.2> sudo apt-mark hold millegpg

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list millegpg sudo dnf downgrade millegpg-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.9.2> sudo dnf versionlock add millegpg

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MilleGPG5 5.9.2 (Gennaio 2023) - Local Privilege Escalation / Incorrect Access Control

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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-2023-25438?

millegpg: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25438 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25438 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-2023-25438 affect?

CVE-2023-25438 affects millegpg. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Genomedics MilleGP5 5.9.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and gain escalated privileges via modifying specific files.

How urgent is CVE-2023-25438?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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