How severe is CVE-2023-1162?

CVE-2023-1162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1162?

CVE-2023-1162 affects Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1162?

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-2023-1162 published?

CVE-2023-1162 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1162

CVE-2023-1162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument password leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222258 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1162?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5. Affected is an unknown function of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument password leads to command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-222258 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2023-1162?: CVE-2023-1162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1162?: CVE-2023-1162 affects Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1162?: 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-2023-1162 published?: CVE-2023-1162 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigor_2960_firmware:1.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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