CVE-2023-46012: linksys ea7500_firmware Classic Buffer Overflow
Analyzed
Published 07-05-2024Last modified 14-03-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-46012 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Classic Buffer Overflow vulnerability in linksys ea7500_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.62%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 07-05-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-03-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.62%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
76%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 1.62% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundCve 2023 46012
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Linksys1 product
- ea7500_firmware3.0.1.207964
1 vendor · 1 product