What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33621?

CVE-2023-33621 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.9 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-33621?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-33621. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Gl Ar750S Firmware CVE-2023-33621

MEDIUM

Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay (CWE-294)

2023-06-13 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Gl Ar750S Firmware Gl Inet

5.9

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-294 OWASP Top 10:2025 A07:2025 - Authentication Failures ASVS 5.0 V6 - Authentication Replay attack prevention
Impact	CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.95%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 1.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

GL.iNET GL-AR750S-Ext firmware v3.215 inserts the admin authentication token into a GET request when the OpenVPN Server config file is downloaded. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-294. GL.iNET GL-AR750S-Ext firmware v3.215 inserts the admin authentication token into a GET request when the OpenVPN Server config file is downloaded. The token is then left in the browser history or access logs, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication via session replay. Affected products include: Gl-Inet Gl-Ar750S Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.9 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

GL.iNET GL-AR750S-Ext firmware v3.215 inserts the admin authentication token into a GET request when the OpenVPN Server config file is downloaded. The token is then left in the browser history or access logs, potentially allowing attackers to bypass authentication via session replay.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

1.0%

Top 43% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 1.0%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +1

CVSS: +30

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:o:gl-inet:gl-ar750s_firmware:3.215:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

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REF http://gl-ar750s-ext.com REF http://glinet.com

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