How severe is CVE-2017-15655?

CVE-2017-15655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15655 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15655?

CVE-2017-15655 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15655?

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-2017-15655 published?

CVE-2017-15655 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15655

CVE-2017-15655 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Asus Asuswrt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Asus Asuswrt
Published: 2018-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the HTTPd server in Asus asuswrt version <=3.0.0.4.376.X. All have been fixed in version 3.0.0.4.378, but this vulnerability was not previously disclosed. Some end-of-life routers have this version as the newest and thus are vulnerable at this time. This vulnerability allows for RCE with administrator rights when the administrator visits several pages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15655?: Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the HTTPd server in Asus asuswrt version <=3.0.0.4.376.X. All have been fixed in version 3.0.0.4.378, but this vulnerability was not previously disclosed. Some end-of-life routers have this version as the newest and thus are vulnerable at this time. This vulnerability allows for RCE with administrator rights when the administrator visits several pages.
How severe is CVE-2017-15655?: CVE-2017-15655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15655 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15655?: CVE-2017-15655 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15655?: 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-2017-15655 published?: CVE-2017-15655 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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