How severe is CVE-2023-47464?

CVE-2023-47464 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-2023-47464 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-47464?

CVE-2023-47464 affects Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47464?

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-2023-47464 published?

CVE-2023-47464 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-47464

CVE-2023-47464 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in GL.iNet AX1800 version 4.0.0 before 4.5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upload API function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-47464?: Insecure Permissions vulnerability in GL.iNet AX1800 version 4.0.0 before 4.5.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the upload API function.
How severe is CVE-2023-47464?: CVE-2023-47464 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-2023-47464 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-47464?: CVE-2023-47464 affects Gl-inet Gl-ax1800 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-47464?: 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-2023-47464 published?: CVE-2023-47464 was published on 2023-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/4.0.0/Arbitrary%20File%20Creation%20Through%20API%20upload.md

Affected products (1)

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

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