How severe is CVE-2017-15653?

CVE-2017-15653 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-2017-15653 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15653?

CVE-2017-15653 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15653?

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-2017-15653 published?

CVE-2017-15653 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15653

CVE-2017-15653 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Asuswrt 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-613.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-613
Affected product: Asus Asuswrt
Published: 2018-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper administrator IP validation after his login in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt allows an unauthorized user to execute any action knowing administrator session token by using a specific User-Agent string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15653?: Improper administrator IP validation after his login in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt allows an unauthorized user to execute any action knowing administrator session token by using a specific User-Agent string.
How severe is CVE-2017-15653?: CVE-2017-15653 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-2017-15653 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15653?: CVE-2017-15653 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15653?: 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-2017-15653 published?: CVE-2017-15653 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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