How severe is CVE-2023-6265?

CVE-2023-6265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6265 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6265?

CVE-2023-6265 primarily affects Draytek Vigor2960 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6265?

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

When was CVE-2023-6265 published?

CVE-2023-6265 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6265

CVE-2023-6265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Draytek Vigor2960 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Draytek Vigor2960 Firmware
Published: 2023-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Draytek Vigor2960 v1.5.1.4 and v1.5.1.5 are vulnerable to directory traversal via the mainfunction.cgi dumpSyslog 'option' parameter allowing an authenticated attacker with access to the web management interface to delete arbitrary files. Vigor2960 is no longer supported.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6265?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Draytek Vigor2960 v1.5.1.4 and v1.5.1.5 are vulnerable to directory traversal via the mainfunction.cgi dumpSyslog 'option' parameter allowing an authenticated attacker with access to the web management interface to delete arbitrary files. Vigor2960 is no longer supported.
How severe is CVE-2023-6265?: CVE-2023-6265 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6265 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6265?: CVE-2023-6265 primarily affects Draytek Vigor2960 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6265?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-6265 published?: CVE-2023-6265 was published on 2023-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigor2960_firmware:1.5.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:draytek:vigor2960_firmware:1.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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