Is CVE-2023-1437 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-1437 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-1437 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-1437 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1437?

CVE-2023-1437 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-1437

CWE-822Published: August 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All versions prior to 9.1.4 of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA are vulnerable to use of untrusted pointers. The RPC arguments the client sent could contain raw memory pointers for the server to use as-is. This could allow an attacker to gain access to the remote file system and the ability to execute commands and overwrite files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-1437 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.