How severe is CVE-2023-38843?

CVE-2023-38843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38843?

CVE-2023-38843 affects Atlos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38843?

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-2023-38843 published?

CVE-2023-38843 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38843

CVE-2023-38843 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Atlos
Published: 2023-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Atlos v.1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload into the description field in the incident function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38843?: An issue in Atlos v.1.0 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload into the description field in the incident function.
How severe is CVE-2023-38843?: CVE-2023-38843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38843?: CVE-2023-38843 affects Atlos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38843?: 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-2023-38843 published?: CVE-2023-38843 was published on 2023-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atlos:atlos:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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