What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-38942?

CVE-2023-38942 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-38942?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-38942. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Dango Translator CVE-2023-38942

CRITICAL

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2023-08-03 cve@mitre.org

Command Injection Dango Translator

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 03, 2023 - 19:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

Dango-Translator v4.5.5 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component app/config/cloud_config.json.

AnalysisAI

Dango-Translator v4.5.5 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component app/config/cloud_config.json. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. Dango-Translator v4.5.5 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component app/config/cloud_config.json. Affected products include: Dango Dango-Translator.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.