How severe is CVE-2023-38944?

CVE-2023-38944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38944?

CVE-2023-38944 primarily affects Multilaser Re160v Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38944?

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

Does CVE-2023-38944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42704.

When was CVE-2023-38944 published?

CVE-2023-38944 was published on 2024-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38944

CVE-2023-38944 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Multilaser Re160v Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42704
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Multilaser Re160v Firmware
Published: 2024-03-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain complete access to the application via modifying a HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38944?: An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain complete access to the application via modifying a HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2023-38944?: CVE-2023-38944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38944?: CVE-2023-38944 primarily affects Multilaser Re160v Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-38944 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38944 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42704.
When was CVE-2023-38944 published?: CVE-2023-38944 was published on 2024-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:multilaser:re160v_firmware:12.03.01.09_pt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:multilaser:re163v_firmware:12.03.01.10_pt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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