How severe is CVE-2023-29708?

CVE-2023-29708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29708?

CVE-2023-29708 primarily affects Wavlink Wavrouter App. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29708?

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-2023-29708 published?

CVE-2023-29708 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29708

CVE-2023-29708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wavrouter App with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Wavlink Wavrouter App
Published: 2023-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in /cgi-bin/adm.cgi in WavLink WavRouter version RPT70HA1.x, allows attackers to force a factory reset via crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29708?: An issue was discovered in /cgi-bin/adm.cgi in WavLink WavRouter version RPT70HA1.x, allows attackers to force a factory reset via crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2023-29708?: CVE-2023-29708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29708?: CVE-2023-29708 primarily affects Wavlink Wavrouter App. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29708?: 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-2023-29708 published?: CVE-2023-29708 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wavlink:wavrouter_app:rpt70ha1.x:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wavlink:wavrouter_app:rpt70ha1.x:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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