CVE-2023-38208

Name: CVE-2023-38208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-09T08:15:09.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38208 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p1 (and earlier), 2.4.5-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4-p4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an admin-privilege authenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.6-p1 (and earlier), 2.4.5-p3 (and earlier) and 2.4.4-p4 (and earlier) are affected by an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary code execution by an admin-privilege authenticated attacker. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Commerce	< 2.4.4
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.4
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.5
Adobe	Commerce	2.4.6

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb23-42.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb23-42.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38208?

How severe is CVE-2023-38208?

CVE-2023-38208 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38208?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST