How severe is CVE-2023-37233?

CVE-2023-37233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37233?

CVE-2023-37233 affects Loftware Spectrum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37233?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-37233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41153.

When was CVE-2023-37233 published?

CVE-2023-37233 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37233

CVE-2023-37233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Loftware Spectrum with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41153
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Loftware Spectrum
Published: 2024-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 allows authenticated XXE attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37233?: Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 allows authenticated XXE attacks.
How severe is CVE-2023-37233?: CVE-2023-37233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37233?: CVE-2023-37233 affects Loftware Spectrum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-37233 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37233 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41153.
When was CVE-2023-37233 published?: CVE-2023-37233 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:loftware:spectrum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Loftware Spectrum

CVE-2023-37234 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Loftware Spectrum through 4.6 has unprotected JMX Registry.
CVE-2023-37231 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 uses a Hard-coded Password.
CVE-2023-37227 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF13 Deserializes Untrusted Data.
CVE-2023-37226 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 has Missing Authentication for a Critical Function.
CVE-2023-37230 — High (CVSS 8.8): Loftware Spectrum (testDeviceConnection) before 5.1 allows SSRF.
CVE-2023-37229 — High (CVSS 8.8): Loftware Spectrum before 5.1 allows SSRF.

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