CVE-2017-14698

Name: CVE-2017-14698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-29T16:29:00.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14698 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-AC52U, DSL-AC55U, DSL-N55U C1, DSL-N55U D1, DSL-AC56U, DSL-N10_C1, DSL-N12U C1, DSL-N12E C1, DSL-N14U, DSL-N14U-B1, DSL-N16, DSL-N16U, DSL-N17U, DSL-N66U, and DSL-AC750 routers allow remote attackers to change passwords of arbitrary users via the http_passwd parameter to mod_login.asp.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-AC52U, DSL-AC55U, DSL-N55U C1, DSL-N55U D1, DSL-AC56U, DSL-N10_C1, DSL-N12U C1, DSL-N12E C1, DSL-N14U, DSL-N14U-B1, DSL-N16, DSL-N16U, DSL-N17U, DSL-N66U, and DSL-AC750 routers allow remote attackers to change passwords of arbitrary users via the http_passwd parameter to mod_login.asp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

67.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Dsl-Ac51 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-Ac52u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-Ac55u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N55u C1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N55u D1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-Ac56u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N10 C1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N12u C1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N12e C1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N14u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N14u-B1 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N16 Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N16u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N17u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-N66u Firmware	All versions
Asus	Dsl-Ac750 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSL-N14U-B1/HelpDesk_BIOS/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityartwork.es/2018/01/25/some-vulnerability-in-asus-routers/Broken Link
https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSL-N14U-B1/HelpDesk_BIOS/Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.securityartwork.es/2018/01/25/some-vulnerability-in-asus-routers/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14698?

How severe is CVE-2017-14698?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14698 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14698?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST