How severe is CVE-2023-1163?

CVE-2023-1163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-1163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1163?

CVE-2023-1163 affects Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1163?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-1163 published?

CVE-2023-1163 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1163

CVE-2023-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability has been found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSyslogFile of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument option leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222259. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1163?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A vulnerability has been found in DrayTek Vigor 2960 1.5.1.4/1.5.1.5 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSyslogFile of the file mainfunction.cgi of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation of the argument option leads to path traversal. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222259. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2023-1163?: CVE-2023-1163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-1163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1163?: CVE-2023-1163 affects Draytek Vigor 2960 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1163 published?: CVE-2023-1163 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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