How severe is CVE-2023-38404?

CVE-2023-38404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38404?

CVE-2023-38404 affects Veritas Infoscale Operations Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38404?

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-2023-38404 published?

CVE-2023-38404 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38404

CVE-2023-38404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Veritas Infoscale Operations Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Veritas Infoscale Operations Manager
Published: 2023-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XPRTLD web application in Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager (VIOM) before 8.0.0.410 allows an authenticated attacker to upload all types of files to the server. An authenticated attacker can then execute the malicious file to perform command execution on the remote server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38404?: The XPRTLD web application in Veritas InfoScale Operations Manager (VIOM) before 8.0.0.410 allows an authenticated attacker to upload all types of files to the server. An authenticated attacker can then execute the malicious file to perform command execution on the remote server.
How severe is CVE-2023-38404?: CVE-2023-38404 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38404?: CVE-2023-38404 affects Veritas Infoscale Operations Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38404?: 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-2023-38404 published?: CVE-2023-38404 was published on 2023-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS23-009

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:veritas:infoscale_operations_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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