CVE-2011-4497
CVE-2011-4497 is a low-severity vulnerability in Asus Rt-n56u Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Asus Rt-n56u Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
QIS_wizard.htm on the ASUS RT-N56U router with firmware before 1.0.1.4o allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password via a flag=detect request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4497?
- QIS_wizard.htm on the ASUS RT-N56U router with firmware before 1.0.1.4o allows remote attackers to obtain the administrator password via a flag=detect request.
- How severe is CVE-2011-4497?
- CVE-2011-4497 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4497 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4497?
- CVE-2011-4497 primarily affects Asus Rt-n56u Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4497?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-4497 published?
- CVE-2011-4497 was published on 2011-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:asus:rt-n56u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:asus:rt-n56u_firmware:1.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:asus:rt-n56u_firmware:1.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:asus:rt-n56u_firmware:1.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:asus:rt-n56u:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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