How severe is CVE-2017-12592?

CVE-2017-12592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-12592 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12592?

CVE-2017-12592 affects Asus Dsl-n10s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12592?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-12592 published?

CVE-2017-12592 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12592

CVE-2017-12592 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Dsl-n10s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Asus Dsl-n10s Firmware
Published: 2017-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ASUS DSL-N10S V2.1.16_APAC devices have a privilege escalation vulnerability. A normal user can escalate its privilege and perform administrative actions. There is no mapping of users with their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12592?: ASUS DSL-N10S V2.1.16_APAC devices have a privilege escalation vulnerability. A normal user can escalate its privilege and perform administrative actions. There is no mapping of users with their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-12592?: CVE-2017-12592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-12592 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12592?: CVE-2017-12592 affects Asus Dsl-n10s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12592?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-12592 published?: CVE-2017-12592 was published on 2017-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://iscouncil.blogspot.com/2017/08/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-asus.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n10s_firmware:v2.1.16_apac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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