How severe is CVE-2017-15654?

CVE-2017-15654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15654?

CVE-2017-15654 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15654?

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-2017-15654 published?

CVE-2017-15654 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15654

CVE-2017-15654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Asuswrt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Asus Asuswrt
Published: 2018-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Highly predictable session tokens in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt allow gaining administrative router access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15654?: Highly predictable session tokens in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt allow gaining administrative router access.
How severe is CVE-2017-15654?: CVE-2017-15654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15654?: CVE-2017-15654 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15654?: 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-2017-15654 published?: CVE-2017-15654 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:asuswrt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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