How severe is CVE-2023-37564?

CVE-2023-37564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37564?

CVE-2023-37564 primarily affects Elecom Wrc-1167ghbk-s Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37564?

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-2023-37564 published?

CVE-2023-37564 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37564

CVE-2023-37564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elecom Wrc-1167ghbk-s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Elecom Wrc-1167ghbk-s Firmware
Published: 2023-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN routers allows a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command with a root privilege by sending a specially crafted request. Affected products and versions are as follows: WRC-1167GHBK-S v1.03 and earlier, WRC-1167GEBK-S v1.03 and earlier, WRC-1167FEBK-S v1.04 and earlier, WRC-1167GHBK3-A v1.24 and earlier, and WRC-1167FEBK-A v1.18 and earlier.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37564?: OS command injection vulnerability in ELECOM wireless LAN routers allows a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command with a root privilege by sending a specially crafted request. Affected products and versions are as follows: WRC-1167GHBK-S v1.03 and earlier, WRC-1167GEBK-S v1.03 and earlier, WRC-1167FEBK-S v1.04 and earlier, WRC-1167GHBK3-A v1.24 and earlier, and WRC-1167FEBK-A v1.18 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2023-37564?: CVE-2023-37564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37564?: CVE-2023-37564 primarily affects Elecom Wrc-1167ghbk-s Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37564?: 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-2023-37564 published?: CVE-2023-37564 was published on 2023-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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cpe:2.3:o:elecom:wrc-1167gebk-s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:elecom:wrc-1167ghbk3-a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:elecom:wrc-1167febk-a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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