Is CVE-2023-38889 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38889 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38889 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38889 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38889?

CVE-2023-38889 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38889

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Alluxio v.2.9.3 and before allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted script to the username parameter of lluxio.util.CommonUtils.getUnixGroups(java.lang.String).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Alluxio is susceptible to remote code execution via a crafted script injected into the username parameter. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update Alluxio to a version beyond 2.9.3. Sanitize all user-supplied input before processing it in system utilities.

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-2023-38889 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.