How severe is CVE-2017-15656?

CVE-2017-15656 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-2017-15656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15656?

CVE-2017-15656 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15656?

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-2017-15656 published?

CVE-2017-15656 was published on 2018-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15656

CVE-2017-15656 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Asus Asuswrt
Published: 2018-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Password are stored in plaintext in nvram in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15656?: Password are stored in plaintext in nvram in the HTTPd server in all current versions (<= 3.0.0.4.380.7743) of Asus asuswrt.
How severe is CVE-2017-15656?: CVE-2017-15656 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-2017-15656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15656?: CVE-2017-15656 affects Asus Asuswrt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15656?: 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-2017-15656 published?: CVE-2017-15656 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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