CVE-2023-38378 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on RIGOL MSO5000 oscilloscopes via shell metacharacters in the web interface password change function.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-38378?

CVE-2023-38378 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38378?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rigol Mso5000 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38378?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38378 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-38378 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38378 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mg5m-xf56-mvr9.

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