CVE-2023-26602

Name: CVE-2023-26602
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-26T20:15:10.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 17.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26602 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS ASMB8 iKVM firmware through 1.14.51 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using SNMP to create extensions, as demonstrated by snmpset for NET-SNMP-EXTEND-MIB with /bin/sh for command execution.. EPSS estimates a 17.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS ASMB8 iKVM firmware through 1.14.51 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using SNMP to create extensions, as demonstrated by snmpset for NET-SNMP-EXTEND-MIB with /bin/sh for command execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

17.40%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Asmb8-Ikvm Firmware	<= 1.14.51

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171137/ASUS-ASMB8-iKVM-1.14.51-SNMP-Remote-Root.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Feb/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://nwsec.de/NWSSA-002-2023.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171137/ASUS-ASMB8-iKVM-1.14.51-SNMP-Remote-Root.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Feb/15Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://nwsec.de/NWSSA-002-2023.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26602?

How severe is CVE-2023-26602?

CVE-2023-26602 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26602?

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-2023-26602?

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Source: NVD / NIST