How severe is CVE-2018-13023?

CVE-2018-13023 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-2018-13023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-13023?

CVE-2018-13023 affects Mi Miwifi Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13023?

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-2018-13023 published?

CVE-2018-13023 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-13023

CVE-2018-13023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mi Miwifi Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Mi Miwifi Os
Published: 2018-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

System command injection vulnerability in wifi_access in Xiaomi Mi Router 3 version 2.22.15 allows attackers to execute system commands via the "timeout" URL parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-13023?: System command injection vulnerability in wifi_access in Xiaomi Mi Router 3 version 2.22.15 allows attackers to execute system commands via the "timeout" URL parameter.
How severe is CVE-2018-13023?: CVE-2018-13023 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-2018-13023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-13023?: CVE-2018-13023 affects Mi Miwifi Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13023?: 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-2018-13023 published?: CVE-2018-13023 was published on 2018-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.securityevaluators.com/hack-routers-get-toys-exploiting-the-mi-router-3-1d7fd42f0838

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mi:miwifi_os:2.22.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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