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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-38378

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

1.5 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in pass1 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application.

Technical details

Published
2023-07-16

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38378?

The web interface on the RIGOL MSO5000 digital oscilloscope with firmware 00.01.03.00.03 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in pass1 to the webcontrol changepwd.cgi application.

Is CVE-2023-38378 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2023-38378 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-38378?

CVE-2023-38378 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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