Is CVE-2023-38673 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38673 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38673 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38673 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38673?

CVE-2023-38673 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38673

CWE-78Published: July 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PaddlePaddle before 2.5.0 has a command injection in fs.py. This resulted in the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the operating system.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

PaddlePaddle is vulnerable to command injection in its fs.py component, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. The critical CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, but it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade PaddlePaddle to version 2.5.0 or later to patch the command injection vulnerability.

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-2023-38673 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.