Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k

CVE-2023-37284

8.8 · HIGH

Improper authentication vulnerability in Archer C20 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C20(JP)_V1_230616' allows a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command via a…

Published Sep 6, 2023CWE-287EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2023-37284 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper authentication vulnerability in Archer C20 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C20(JP)_V1_230616' allows a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command via a crafted request to bypass authentication.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37284?

CVE-2023-37284 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 6, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-37284?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-37284?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-37284?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-37284 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2023

View all