CVE-2023-38692
CWE-78Published: August 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
CloudExplorer Lite is an open source, lightweight cloud management platform. Versions prior to 1.3.1 contain a command injection vulnerability in the installation function in module management. The vulnerability has been fixed in v1.3.1. There are no known workarounds aside from upgrading.
Risk Analysis
CloudExplorer Lite is vulnerable to command injection within its module management installation function. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Upgrade to CloudExplorer Lite version 1.3.1 or later, as no other workarounds are available.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38692 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-38692 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts