CVE-2023-28702

Name: CVE-2023-28702
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-02T11:15:10.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28702 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ASUS RT-AC86U does not filter special characters for parameters in specific web URLs. A remote attacker with normal user privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform command injection attack to execute arbitrary system commands, disrupt system or terminate service.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ASUS RT-AC86U does not filter special characters for parameters in specific web URLs. A remote attacker with normal user privileges can exploit this vulnerability to perform command injection attack to execute arbitrary system commands, disrupt system or terminate service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Asus	Rt-Ac86u Firmware	3.0.0.4.386.51255

References

https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7146-ef92a-1.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7146-ef92a-1.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28702?

How severe is CVE-2023-28702?

CVE-2023-28702 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28702?

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