How severe is CVE-2023-38378?

CVE-2023-38378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38378?

CVE-2023-38378 affects Rigol Mso5000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38378?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-38378 published?

CVE-2023-38378 was published on 2023-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38378

CVE-2023-38378 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rigol Mso5000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Rigol Mso5000 Firmware
Published: 2023-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in pass1 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38378?: The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in pass1 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application.
How severe is CVE-2023-38378?: CVE-2023-38378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38378?: CVE-2023-38378 affects Rigol Mso5000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38378?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38378 published?: CVE-2023-38378 was published on 2023-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:rigol:mso5000_firmware:00.01.03.00.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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