Is CVE-2023-38862 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38862 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38862 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38862 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38862?

CVE-2023-38862 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38862

CWE-77Published: August 15, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in COMFAST CF-XR11 v.2.7.2 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via the destination parameter of sub_431F64 function in bin/webmgnt.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The COMFAST CF-XR11 web management interface contains a flaw that permits remote code execution via the destination parameter. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 and can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker over the network.

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

Recommended Action

Upgrade the device firmware to the latest available release. Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure of the management interface.

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-2023-38862 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.