Is CVE-2023-38378 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38378 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38378 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38378 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38378?

CVE-2023-38378 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38378

CWE-78Published: July 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in pass1 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The web interface of the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope allows remote code execution via shell metacharacters in the changepwd.cgi application. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high severity of this remote access vulnerability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Users should restrict network access to the oscilloscope's web interface and check for firmware updates from the manufacturer.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-38378 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.