CVE-2020-23648
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.93%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23648 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Asus RT-N12E 2.0.0.39 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability. Through system.asp / start_apply.htm, an attacker can change the administrator password without any authentication.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Asus RT-N12E 2.0.0.39 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability. Through system.asp / start_apply.htm, an attacker can change the administrator password without any authentication.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Asus | Rt-N12e Firmware | 2.0.0.39 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/ninj4c0d3r/574d2753d469e4ba51dfe555d9c2d4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN12E/HelpDesk_BIOS/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.shodan.io/search?query=rt-n12eThird Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/ninj4c0d3r/574d2753d469e4ba51dfe555d9c2d4fbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN12E/HelpDesk_BIOS/Product, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.shodan.io/search?query=rt-n12eThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23648?
Asus RT-N12E 2.0.0.39 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability. Through system.asp / start_apply.htm, an attacker can change the administrator password without any authentication.
How severe is CVE-2020-23648?
CVE-2020-23648 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23648?
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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