Is CVE-2023-33553 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-33553 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-33553 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-33553 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33553?

CVE-2023-33553 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-33553

CWE-287Published: June 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in Planet Technologies WDRT-1800AX v1.01-CP21 allows attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges to root via manipulation of the LoginStatus cookie.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Planet Technologies WDRT-1800AX devices are vulnerable to an authentication bypass that allows attackers to escalate privileges to root by manipulating a cookie. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain full control over the device.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV database. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by Planet Technologies for the WDRT-1800AX.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-33553 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.