CVE-2023-38829

Name: CVE-2023-38829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-11T19:15:42.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38829 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409E v.3.6.42541 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ping and traceroute functions of the diagnostic tools component in the admin management interface.. EPSS estimates a 2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in NETIS SYSTEMS WF2409E v.3.6.42541 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the ping and traceroute functions of the diagnostic tools component in the admin management interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.00%

78.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netis-Systems	Wf2409e Firmware	3.6.42541

References

https://github.com/adhikara13/CVE-2023-38829-NETIS-WF2409EExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/adhikara13/CVE-2023-38829-NETIS-WF2409EExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38829?

How severe is CVE-2023-38829?

CVE-2023-38829 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38829?

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