HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-38692
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38692

CWE-78Published: August 4, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

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.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to CloudExplorer Lite version 1.3.1 or later, as no other workarounds are available.

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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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

fit2cloud1 product(s)
cloudexplorer lite
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-38692
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 4, 2023

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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
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.