How severe is CVE-2023-37284?

CVE-2023-37284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37284?

CVE-2023-37284 affects Tp-link Archer C20 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37284?

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.

When was CVE-2023-37284 published?

CVE-2023-37284 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37284

CVE-2023-37284 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer C20 Firmware 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Tp-link Archer C20 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37284?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2023-37284?: CVE-2023-37284 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37284?: CVE-2023-37284 affects Tp-link Archer C20 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37284?: 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.
When was CVE-2023-37284 published?: CVE-2023-37284 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_c20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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