How severe is CVE-2023-38379?

CVE-2023-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-38379 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38379?

CVE-2023-38379 affects Rigol Mso5000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38379?

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

When was CVE-2023-38379 published?

CVE-2023-38379 was published on 2023-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38379

CVE-2023-38379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rigol Mso5000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
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 change the admin password via a zero-length pass0 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application, i.e., the entered password only needs to match the first zero characters of the saved password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38379?: The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to change the admin password via a zero-length pass0 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application, i.e., the entered password only needs to match the first zero characters of the saved password.
How severe is CVE-2023-38379?: CVE-2023-38379 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-38379 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38379?: CVE-2023-38379 affects Rigol Mso5000 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38379?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-38379 published?: CVE-2023-38379 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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