Is CVE-2023-49255 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-49255 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-49255 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-49255 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49255?

CVE-2023-49255 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-49255

CWE-306Published: January 12, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The router console is accessible without authentication at "data" field, and while a user needs to be logged in in order to modify the configuration, the session state is shared. If any other user is currently logged in, the anonymous user can execute commands in the context of the authenticated one. If the logged in user has administrative privileges, it is possible to use webadmin service configuration commands to create a new admin user with a chosen password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-49255 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.