Is CVE-2023-38866 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38866 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38866 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38866 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38866?

CVE-2023-38866 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38866

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

COMFAST CF-XR11 V2.7.2 has a command injection vulnerability detected at function sub_415588. Attackers can send POST request messages to /usr/bin/webmgnt and inject commands into parameter interface and display_name.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for command injection in the COMFAST CF-XR11 web management interface. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the COMFAST CF-XR11 firmware to a version beyond 2.7.2. Ensure the device management interface is not exposed to the public internet.

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-2023-38866 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.