How severe is CVE-2023-38829?

CVE-2023-38829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38829?

CVE-2023-38829 affects Netis-systems Wf2409e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38829?

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-2023-38829 published?

CVE-2023-38829 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38829

CVE-2023-38829 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netis-systems Wf2409e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Netis-systems Wf2409e Firmware
Published: 2023-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409E v.3.6.42541 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ping and traceroute functions of the diagnostic tools component in the admin management interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38829?: An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409E v.3.6.42541 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ping and traceroute functions of the diagnostic tools component in the admin management interface.
How severe is CVE-2023-38829?: CVE-2023-38829 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38829?: CVE-2023-38829 affects Netis-systems Wf2409e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38829?: 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-2023-38829 published?: CVE-2023-38829 was published on 2023-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/adhikara13/CVE-2023-38829-NETIS-WF2409E

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netis-systems:wf2409e_firmware:3.6.42541:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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