CVE-2023-38126: Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-38126 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting edgeaggregator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of backup zip files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in f

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	71.2% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: softing

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-12-19 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softing edgeaggregator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison edgeaggregator sudo apt install edgeaggregator=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold edgeaggregator

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

dnf --showduplicates list edgeaggregator sudo dnf downgrade edgeaggregator-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add edgeaggregator

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-38126?

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

Is CVE-2023-38126 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38126 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-2023-38126 affect?

CVE-2023-38126 affects edgeaggregator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Softing edgeAggregator Restore Configuration Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. Authentication i

How urgent is CVE-2023-38126?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

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References

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