CVE-2023-22916

What it is

The configuration parser of Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 5.10 through 5.35, USG FLEX series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.35, USG FLEX 50(W) firmware versions 5.10 through 5.35, USG20(W)-VPN firmware versions 5.10 through 5.35, and VPN series firmware versions 5.00 through 5.35, which fails to properly sanitize user input. A remote unauthenticated attacker could leverage the vulnerability to modify device configuration data, resulting in DoS conditions on an affected device if the attacker could trick an authorized administrator to switch the management mode to the cloud mode.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-04-24 17:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-04-24 17:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:36 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Zyxel Usg Flex 100 Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 100w Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 200 Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 50 Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 50w Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 500 Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel Usg Flex 700 Firmware ≤ 5.35
• Zyxel vpn100 Firmware ≤ 5.35

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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