CVE-2017-14698 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 29 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can change arbitrary user passwords on ASUS DSL routers via the mod_login.asp endpoint, leading to unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-14698?

CVE-2017-14698 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ASUS DSL-AC51, DSL-AC52U, DSL-AC55U, DSL-N55U C1, DSL-N55U D1, DSL-AC56U, DSL-N10_C1, DSL-N12U C1, DSL-N12E C1, DSL-N14U, DSL-N14U-B1, DSL-N16, DSL-N16U, DSL-N17U, DSL-N66U, and DSL-AC750 routers allow remote attackers to change passwords of arbitrary users via the http_passwd parameter to mod_login.asp.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14698?

It affects 16 products.

Products include Asus Dsl-Ac51 Firmware, Asus Dsl-Ac52u Firmware, Asus Dsl-Ac55u Firmware, Asus Dsl-Ac56u Firmware, Asus Dsl-Ac750 Firmware, Asus Dsl-N10 C1 Firmware and 10 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14698?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-14698 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14698 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ccf5-5j5q-7gjq.