How severe is CVE-2023-38743?

CVE-2023-38743 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-2023-38743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38743?

CVE-2023-38743 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38743?

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-2023-38743 published?

CVE-2023-38743 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38743

CVE-2023-38743 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus
Published: 2023-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus before Build 7200 allows admin users to execute commands on the host machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38743?: Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus before Build 7200 allows admin users to execute commands on the host machine.
How severe is CVE-2023-38743?: CVE-2023-38743 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-2023-38743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38743?: CVE-2023-38743 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38743?: 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-2023-38743 published?: CVE-2023-38743 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/ad-manager/admanager-kb/cve-2023-38743.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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