PatchTheCVECVE-2023-37233: Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 allows authenticated XXE attacks.
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CVE-2023-37233 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 before 4.6 HF14 allows authenticated XXE attacks.
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 | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| 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: < 4.6_hf14
Fixed in: 4.6_hf14
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy spectrum || rpm -q spectrum || spectrum --version
2. UPGRADE to 4.6_hf14 (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-2023-37233?
spectrum: upgrade to 4.6_hf14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2023-37233 being exploited?
CVE-2023-37233 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-2023-37233 affect?
CVE-2023-37233 affects spectrum. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 allows authenticated XXE attacks.
How urgent is CVE-2023-37233?
Priority 40/100. High severity
Related CVEs
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- CVE-2023-37232 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Loftware Spectrum through 4.6 exposes Sensitive Information (Logs) to an Unauthorized Actor.
- CVE-2023-37231 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE Loftware Spectrum before 4.6 HF14 uses a Hard-coded Password.
- CVE-2023-37230 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Loftware Spectrum (testDeviceConnection) before 5.1 allows SSRF.
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