How severe is CVE-2023-4498?

CVE-2023-4498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-4498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4498?

CVE-2023-4498 affects Tenda N300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4498?

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

When was CVE-2023-4498 published?

CVE-2023-4498 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4498

CVE-2023-4498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenda N300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Tenda N300 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tenda N300 Wireless N VDSL2 Modem Router allows unauthenticated access to pages that in turn should be accessible to authenticated users only

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4498?: Tenda N300 Wireless N VDSL2 Modem Router allows unauthenticated access to pages that in turn should be accessible to authenticated users only
How severe is CVE-2023-4498?: CVE-2023-4498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-4498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4498?: CVE-2023-4498 affects Tenda N300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-4498 published?: CVE-2023-4498 was published on 2023-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:n300_firmware:53.0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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