Is CVE-2023-38942 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-38942 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-38942 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-38942 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38942?

CVE-2023-38942 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38942

CWE-77Published: August 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dango-Translator v4.5.5 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component app/config/cloud_config.json.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Dango-Translator contains a remote command execution vulnerability that allows attackers to run arbitrary code on the host system. This critical flaw represents a total compromise of the affected application.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV database. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update to the latest version of Dango-Translator to remediate the RCE flaw.

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-2023-38942 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.