How severe is CVE-2023-33548?

CVE-2023-33548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-33548 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33548?

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

Does CVE-2023-33548 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-33548 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37705.

When was CVE-2023-33548 published?

CVE-2023-33548 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33548

CVE-2023-33548 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-37705
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2024-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC51U with firmware versions up to and including 3.0.0.4.380.8591 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the WPA Pre-Shared Key field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33548?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ASUS RT-AC51U with firmware versions up to and including 3.0.0.4.380.8591 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the WPA Pre-Shared Key field.
How severe is CVE-2023-33548?: CVE-2023-33548 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-33548 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33548?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-33548 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-33548 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-37705.
When was CVE-2023-33548 published?: CVE-2023-33548 was published on 2024-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Idaht/ASUS_RT-AC51U_CVE/blob/main/XSS%20-%20WPA%20Pre-Shared%20Key

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