How severe is CVE-2023-47462?

CVE-2023-47462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-47462 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47462?

CVE-2023-47462 affects Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47462?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-47462 published?

CVE-2023-47462 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47462

CVE-2023-47462 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in GL.iNet AX1800 v.3.215 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file sharing function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47462?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in GL.iNet AX1800 v.3.215 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the file sharing function.
How severe is CVE-2023-47462?: CVE-2023-47462 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-47462 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47462?: CVE-2023-47462 affects Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47462?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-47462 published?: CVE-2023-47462 was published on 2023-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/3.215/Arbitrary%20File%20Read%20through%20file%20share.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ax1800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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