How severe is CVE-2023-43609?

CVE-2023-43609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-43609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-43609?

CVE-2023-43609 primarily affects Emerson Gc370xa Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-43609?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-43609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-43609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48015.

When was CVE-2023-43609 published?

CVE-2023-43609 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-43609

CVE-2023-43609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Gc370xa Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-48015
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Emerson Gc370xa Firmware
Published: 2024-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Emerson Rosemount GC370XA, GC700XA, and GC1500XA products, an unauthenticated user with network access could obtain access to sensitive information or cause a denial-of-service condition.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-43609?: In Emerson Rosemount GC370XA, GC700XA, and GC1500XA products, an unauthenticated user with network access could obtain access to sensitive information or cause a denial-of-service condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-43609?: CVE-2023-43609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-43609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-43609?: CVE-2023-43609 primarily affects Emerson Gc370xa Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-43609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-43609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-48015.
When was CVE-2023-43609 published?: CVE-2023-43609 was published on 2024-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:gc370xa_firmware:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:gc700xa_firmware:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:gc1500xa_firmware:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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