CVE-2023-27335 Softing edgeAggregator Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with root privileges via cross-site scripting in Softing edgeAggregator Client.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-27335?

CVE-2023-27335 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Softing edgeAggregator, published on 3 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Softing edgeAggregator Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Softing edgeAggregator. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the handling of the input parameters provided to the edgeAggregetor client. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-20504.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27335?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Softing Edgeaggregator, Softing Secure Integration Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27335?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27335 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2023-27335 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27335 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jgg3-hp8q-5678.

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