CVE-2023-46687: emerson gc1500xa_firmware Command Injection
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 09-02-2024Last modified 17-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-46687 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Command Injection vulnerability in emerson gc1500xa_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.94%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-02-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Emerson Rosemount GC370XA, GC700XA, and GC1500XA products, an unauthenticated user with network access could execute arbitrary commands in root context from a remote computer.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.94%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.94% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.94%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Emerson6 products
- gc1500xa_firmware4.1.5
- gc370xa_firmware4.1.5
- gc700xa_firmware4.1.5
- rosemount gc1500xa≤ Version 4.1.5
- rosemount gc370xa≤ Version 4.1.5
1 vendor · 6 products
References
2 links- www.emerson.com/documents/…Vendor Advisory