CVE-2023-38563

Name: CVE-2023-38563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-06T10:15:14.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38563 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Archer C1200 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C1200(JP)_V2_230508' and Archer C9 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C9(JP)_V3_230508' allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Archer C1200 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C1200(JP)_V2_230508' and Archer C9 firmware versions prior to 'Archer C9(JP)_V3_230508' allow a network-adjacent unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer C1200 Firmware	< 230508
Tp-Link	Archer C9 Firmware	< 230508

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99392903/Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-c1200/#FirmwareProduct
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-c9/v3/#FirmwareProduct
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99392903/Third Party Advisory
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-c1200/#FirmwareProduct
https://www.tp-link.com/jp/support/download/archer-c9/v3/#FirmwareProduct

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38563?

How severe is CVE-2023-38563?

CVE-2023-38563 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38563?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST