How severe is CVE-2023-52162?

CVE-2023-52162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-52162 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52162?

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

Does CVE-2023-52162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56835.

When was CVE-2023-52162 published?

CVE-2023-52162 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52162

CVE-2023-52162 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56835
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mercusys MW325R EU V3 (Firmware MW325R(EU)_V3_1.11.0 Build 221019) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Exploiting the vulnerability requires authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52162?: Mercusys MW325R EU V3 (Firmware MW325R(EU)_V3_1.11.0 Build 221019) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Exploiting the vulnerability requires authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-52162?: CVE-2023-52162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-52162 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52162?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-52162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56835.
When was CVE-2023-52162 published?: CVE-2023-52162 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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