CVE-2023-5909: ge gigital industrial gateway server
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 30-11-2023Last modified 25-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-5909 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in ge gigital industrial gateway server. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.44%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 25-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
KEPServerEX does not properly validate certificates from clients which may allow unauthenticated users to connect.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.44% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-297Improper Validation of Certificate with Host MismatchThe product communicates with a host that provides a certificate, but the product does not properly ensure that the certificate is actually associated with that host.
- CWE-295Improper Certificate ValidationThe product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.
Affected systems
Ptc6 products
- keepserverex≤ 6.14.263.0
- kepserverex≤ 6.14.263.0
- opc-aggregator≤ 6.14
- thingworx_industrial_connectivityAll versions (No fix recorded) | na
- thingworx_kepware_edge≤ 1.7
Ge1 product
- industrial_gateway_server≤ 7.614
Ge gigital1 product
- industrial gateway server≤ 7.614
Rockwell automation1 product
- kepserver enterprise≤ 6.14.263.0
Rockwellautomation1 product
- kepserver_enterprise≤ 6.14.263.0
Software toolbox1 product
- top server≤ 6.14.263.0
Softwaretoolbox1 product
- top_server≤ 6.14.263.0
7 vendors · 12 products
References
1 links- www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-334-03Government ResourceThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource