How severe is CVE-2023-31478?

CVE-2023-31478 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-31478 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2023-31478?

CVE-2023-31478 primarily affects Gl-inet Gl-s20 Firmware. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31478?

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-2023-31478 published?

CVE-2023-31478 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-31478

CVE-2023-31478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gl-inet Gl-s20 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gl-inet Gl-s20 Firmware
Published: 2023-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before 3.216. An API endpoint reveals information about the Wi-Fi configuration, including the SSID and key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-31478?: An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices before 3.216. An API endpoint reveals information about the Wi-Fi configuration, including the SSID and key.
How severe is CVE-2023-31478?: CVE-2023-31478 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-31478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-31478?: CVE-2023-31478 primarily affects Gl-inet Gl-s20 Firmware. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31478?: 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-2023-31478 published?: CVE-2023-31478 was published on 2023-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-s20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-x3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt3000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt2500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt2500a_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-axt1800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-a1300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ax1800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-sft1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt1300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-e750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mv1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mv1000w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-s10_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-s200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-s1300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-sf1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-b1300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-b2200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ap1300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ap1300lte_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-x1200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-x750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-x300b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-xe300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar750s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar750_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mifi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-mt300n-v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar300m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-usb150_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:microuter-n300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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