Is CVE-2023-38860 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38860 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38860 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38860 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38860?

CVE-2023-38860 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38860

CWE-94Published: August 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in LangChain v.0.0.231 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the prompt parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

LangChain version 0.0.231 is vulnerable to remote code execution via the prompt parameter, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. This critical flaw is assigned a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known to exist, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Upgrade LangChain to a version newer than 0.0.231. Avoid using untrusted input in prompt construction.

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-2023-38860 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.