CVE-2018-17023
CVE-2018-17023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Gt-ac5300 Firmware 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Asus Gt-ac5300 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on ASUS GT-AC5300 routers with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the administrator password via a request to start_apply.htm.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17023?
- Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on ASUS GT-AC5300 routers with firmware through 3.0.0.4.384_32738 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that change the administrator password via a request to start_apply.htm.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17023?
- CVE-2018-17023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2018-17023 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17023?
- CVE-2018-17023 affects Asus Gt-ac5300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17023?
- 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-2018-17023 published?
- CVE-2018-17023 was published on 2018-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:asus:gt-ac5300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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