CVE-2023-38641: A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-38641?

sicam toolbox ii: upgrade to 07.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-38641 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38641 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-2023-38641 affect?

CVE-2023-38641 affects sicam toolbox ii. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-38641 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sicam toolbox ii. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 91%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-250
Published	2023-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Siemens AG · Vendor: siemens

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-08 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siemens sicam toolbox ii UPGRADE

Affected: < 07.10

Fixed in: 07.10

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sicam-toolbox-ii || rpm -q sicam-toolbox-ii || sicam-toolbox-ii --version

2. UPGRADE to 07.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sicam-toolbox-ii

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sicam-toolbox-ii

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-38641?

sicam toolbox ii: upgrade to 07.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-38641 being exploited?

CVE-2023-38641 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-2023-38641 affect?

CVE-2023-38641 affects sicam toolbox ii. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with

How urgent is CVE-2023-38641?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Software pages

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References

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