How severe is CVE-2017-14698?

CVE-2017-14698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14698?

CVE-2017-14698 primarily affects Asus Dsl-ac51 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14698?

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

When was CVE-2017-14698 published?

CVE-2017-14698 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14698

CVE-2017-14698 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asus Dsl-ac51 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Asus Dsl-ac51 Firmware
Published: 2018-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-AC52U, DSL-AC55U, DSL-N55U C1, DSL-N55U D1, DSL-AC56U, DSL-N10_C1, DSL-N12U C1, DSL-N12E C1, DSL-N14U, DSL-N14U-B1, DSL-N16, DSL-N16U, DSL-N17U, DSL-N66U, and DSL-AC750 routers allow remote attackers to change passwords of arbitrary users via the http_passwd parameter to mod_login.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14698?: ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-AC52U, DSL-AC55U, DSL-N55U C1, DSL-N55U D1, DSL-AC56U, DSL-N10_C1, DSL-N12U C1, DSL-N12E C1, DSL-N14U, DSL-N14U-B1, DSL-N16, DSL-N16U, DSL-N17U, DSL-N66U, and DSL-AC750 routers allow remote attackers to change passwords of arbitrary users via the http_passwd parameter to mod_login.asp.
How severe is CVE-2017-14698?: CVE-2017-14698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14698?: CVE-2017-14698 primarily affects Asus Dsl-ac51 Firmware. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14698 published?: CVE-2017-14698 was published on 2018-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-ac51_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-ac52u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-ac55u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n55u_c1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n55u_d1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-ac56u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n10_c1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n12u_c1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n12e_c1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n14u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n14u-b1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n16_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n16u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n17u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n66u_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-ac750_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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