CVE-2023-46453
Auth bypass on GL.iNet routers via crafted username enabling admin access.
Is CVE-2023-46453 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2023-46453 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2023-46453?
CVE-2023-46453 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 9.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-46453?
Not known from our data. No patch reference has been recorded for CVE-2023-46453, which is not the same as no patch existing — a fix may have shipped without a tagged reference, or after this record was written. The vendor advisory is the only authority on whether a fix exists, and mitigations may be available regardless.
What does CVE-2023-46453 affect?
CVE-2023-46453 affects GL.iNet routers (4.x firmware): GL-MT3000, GL-AR300M, GL-B1300, GL-AX1800, GL-AR750S, GL-MT2500, GL-AXT1800, GL-X3000, GL-SFT1200. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2023-46453?
Patch firmware when available; disable WAN admin; limit exposure.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote admin takeover: crafted username bypasses auth, giving full device control and config changes.
Patch when possible