How severe is CVE-2023-29681?

CVE-2023-29681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29681?

CVE-2023-29681 affects Tenda N301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29681?

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

When was CVE-2023-29681 published?

CVE-2023-29681 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29681

CVE-2023-29681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenda N301 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Tenda N301 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext Transmission in cookie:ecos_pw: in Tenda N301 v6.0, firmware v12.03.01.06_pt allows an authenticated attacker on the LAN or WLAN to intercept communications with the router and obtain the password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29681?: Cleartext Transmission in cookie:ecos_pw: in Tenda N301 v6.0, firmware v12.03.01.06_pt allows an authenticated attacker on the LAN or WLAN to intercept communications with the router and obtain the password.
How severe is CVE-2023-29681?: CVE-2023-29681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29681?: CVE-2023-29681 affects Tenda N301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29681 published?: CVE-2023-29681 was published on 2023-05-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:n301_firmware:12.02.01.61_multi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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