PatchTheCVECVE-2023-37230: Loftware Spectrum (testDeviceConnection) before 5.1 allows SSRF.
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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE
CVE-2023-37230 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting spectrum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Loftware Spectrum (testDeviceConnection) before 5.1 allows SSRF.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-918 |
| Published | 2024-09-10 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
loftware spectrum UPGRADE
Affected: < 5.1
Fixed in: 5.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy spectrum || rpm -q spectrum || spectrum --version
2. UPGRADE to 5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade spectrum
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade spectrum
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2023-37230?
spectrum: upgrade to 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-37230 being exploited?
CVE-2023-37230 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2023-37230 affect?
CVE-2023-37230 affects spectrum. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Loftware Spectrum (testDeviceConnection) before 5.1 allows SSRF.
How urgent is CVE-2023-37230?
Priority 39/100. High severity
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- CVE-2023-37229 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Loftware Spectrum before 5.1 allows SSRF.