Is CVE-2023-37242 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-37242 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-37242 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-37242 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-37242?

CVE-2023-37242 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-37242

CWE-639Published: July 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability of commands from the modem being intercepted in the atcmdserver module. Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to rewrite the non-volatile random-access memory (NVRAM), or facilitate the exploitation of other vulnerabilities.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for the interception of modem commands in the atcmdserver module, potentially enabling attackers to rewrite NVRAM or facilitate further attacks. The critical severity highlights the risk of unauthorized device control.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The issue is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update affected Huawei devices to the latest firmware versions provided by the manufacturer.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-37242 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.