HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-45237
HIGH

CVE-2023-45237

CWE-338Published: January 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

EDK2's Network Package is susceptible to a predictable TCP Initial Sequence Number. This

vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized

access and potentially lead to a loss of Confidentiality.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-45237 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

tianocore1 product(s)
edk2
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2023-45237

ABB B&R PCs
CISA Alerts· May 21, 2026

View CSAF Summary ABB became aware of vulnerability in the product versions listed as affected in the advisory. An update is now available that addresses and remediates the vulnerability. A network attacker could exploit the vulnerabilities to execute remote code, initiate DoS attacks, conduct DNS cache poisoning, or extract sensitive information. The following versions of ABB B&R PCs are affected: APC4100 <1.09, 1.09 (CVE-2023-45229, CVE-2023-45230, CVE-2023-45231, CVE-2023-45232, CVE-2023-45233, CVE-2023-45234, CVE-2023-45235, CVE-2023-45236, CVE-2023-45237) APC910 <=1.25 (CVE-2023-45229, CVE-2023-45230, CVE-2023-45231, CVE-2023-45232, CVE-2023-45233, CVE-2023-45234, CVE-2023-45235, CVE-2023-45236, CVE-2023-45237) C80 <1.14, 1.14 (CVE-2023-45229, C [xlite_meta score:73 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:e0c2b058f33c6d42576d055006ce59ae2d1c401fc8c33f4fb6ff9a25bb5fa598]

All References (7)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-45237
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-338
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 16, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-338)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-45237 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.