How severe is CVE-2023-41349?

CVE-2023-41349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41349?

CVE-2023-41349 affects Asus Rt-ax88u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41349?

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-2023-41349 published?

CVE-2023-41349 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41349

CVE-2023-41349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asus Rt-ax88u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Asus Rt-ax88u Firmware
Published: 2023-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ASUS router RT-AX88U has a vulnerability of using externally controllable format strings within its Advanced Open VPN function. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit the exported OpenVPN configuration to execute an externally-controlled format string attack, resulting in sensitivity information leakage, or forcing the device to reset and permanent denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41349?: ASUS router RT-AX88U has a vulnerability of using externally controllable format strings within its Advanced Open VPN function. An authenticated remote attacker can exploit the exported OpenVPN configuration to execute an externally-controlled format string attack, resulting in sensitivity information leakage, or forcing the device to reset and permanent denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2023-41349?: CVE-2023-41349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41349?: CVE-2023-41349 affects Asus Rt-ax88u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41349?: 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-2023-41349 published?: CVE-2023-41349 was published on 2023-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7371-aecf1-1.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:rt-ax88u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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