How severe is CVE-2023-38563?

CVE-2023-38563 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-2023-38563 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38563?

CVE-2023-38563 primarily affects Tp-link Archer C1200 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38563?

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-2023-38563 published?

CVE-2023-38563 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38563

CVE-2023-38563 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer C1200 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tp-link Archer C1200 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Archer C1200 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C1200(JP)_V2_230508' and Archer C9 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C9(JP)_V3_230508' allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38563?: Archer C1200 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C1200(JP)_V2_230508' and Archer C9 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C9(JP)_V3_230508' allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.
How severe is CVE-2023-38563?: CVE-2023-38563 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-2023-38563 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38563?: CVE-2023-38563 primarily affects Tp-link Archer C1200 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38563?: 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-2023-38563 published?: CVE-2023-38563 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_c1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_c9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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