CVE-2023-39480: Softing Secure Integration Server FileDirectory OPC UA Object Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2023-39480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting secure integration server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Softing Secure Integration Server FileDirectory OPC UA Object Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Softing Secure Integration Server. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the handling of FileDirectory OPC UA Objects. The issue resul

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-552
Published	2024-05-03
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

2024-05-03 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

softing secure integration server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.22.0.8686

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22.0.8686

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure-integration-server || rpm -q secure-integration-server || secure-integration-server --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.22.0.8686 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure-integration-server sudo apt install secure-integration-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22.0.8686> sudo apt-mark hold secure-integration-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list secure-integration-server sudo dnf downgrade secure-integration-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22.0.8686> sudo dnf versionlock add secure-integration-server

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-2023-39480?

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

Is CVE-2023-39480 being exploited?

CVE-2023-39480 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-2023-39480 affect?

CVE-2023-39480 affects secure integration server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Softing Secure Integration Server FileDirectory OPC UA Object Arbitrary File Creation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files on affected installations of Softing Secure Integration Server. Althou

How urgent is CVE-2023-39480?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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