CVE-2020-23648

Name: CVE-2020-23648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-19T11:15:09.913+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.93%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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: Oct 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-23648?

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Source: NVD / NIST