Is CVE-2023-38894 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38894 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38894 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38894 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38894?

CVE-2023-38894 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38894

CWE-1321Published: August 16, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Prototype Pollution issue in Cronvel Tree-kit v.0.7.4 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the extend function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Cronvel Tree-kit versions up to 0.7.4 are vulnerable to prototype pollution, which can be leveraged by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The critical CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high severity of potential remote code execution.

No public exploit is currently known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to a version of Tree-kit that addresses the prototype pollution vulnerability.

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-2023-38894 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.