How severe is CVE-2023-38960?

CVE-2023-38960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38960?

CVE-2023-38960 affects Raidenftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38960?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42720.

When was CVE-2023-38960 published?

CVE-2023-38960 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38960

CVE-2023-38960 is a high-severity vulnerability in Raidenftpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-42720
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Raidenftpd
Published: 2024-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions issue in Raiden Professional Server RaidenFTPD v.2.4 build 4005 allows a local attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via crafted executable running from the installation directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38960?: Insecure Permissions issue in Raiden Professional Server RaidenFTPD v.2.4 build 4005 allows a local attacker to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code via crafted executable running from the installation directory.
How severe is CVE-2023-38960?: CVE-2023-38960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38960?: CVE-2023-38960 affects Raidenftpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38960?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42720.
When was CVE-2023-38960 published?: CVE-2023-38960 was published on 2024-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rodelllemit.medium.com/insecure-permissions-vulnerability-in-raidenftpd-v2-4-build-4005-2016-04-01-ea7389be3d33

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:raidenftpd:raidenftpd:2.4.4005:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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