How severe is CVE-2023-40357?

CVE-2023-40357 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-2023-40357 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40357?

CVE-2023-40357 primarily affects Tp-link Archer Ax50 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40357?

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-2023-40357 published?

CVE-2023-40357 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40357

CVE-2023-40357 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax50 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: 0% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tp-link Archer Ax50 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. Affected products/versions are as follows: Archer AX50 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX50(JP)_V1_230529', Archer A10 firmware versions prior to 'Archer A10(JP)_V2_230504', Archer AX10 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX10(JP)_V1.2_230508', and Archer AX11000 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX11000(JP)_V1_230523'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40357?: Multiple TP-LINK products allow a network-adjacent authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands. Affected products/versions are as follows: Archer AX50 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX50(JP)_V1_230529', Archer A10 firmware versions prior to 'Archer A10(JP)_V2_230504', Archer AX10 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX10(JP)_V1.2_230508', and Archer AX11000 firmware versions prior to 'Archer AX11000(JP)_V1_230523'.
How severe is CVE-2023-40357?: CVE-2023-40357 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-2023-40357 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40357?: CVE-2023-40357 primarily affects Tp-link Archer Ax50 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40357?: 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-2023-40357 published?: CVE-2023-40357 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_a10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax11000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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