CVE-2023-46012

Name: CVE-2023-46012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-07T14:15:10.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46012 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability LINKSYS EA7500 3.0.1.207964 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request to the IGD UPnP.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability LINKSYS EA7500 3.0.1.207964 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request to the IGD UPnP.

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

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Ea7500 Firmware	3.0.1.207964

References

https://github.com/dest-3/CVE-2023-46012/tree/mainExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dest-3/CVE-2023-46012/tree/mainExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46012?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability LINKSYS EA7500 3.0.1.207964 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request to the IGD UPnP.

How severe is CVE-2023-46012?

CVE-2023-46012 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46012?

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