CVE-2023-49897

CRITICALNVD 8.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2023-12-21), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 8.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 50%CVSS: 8.8Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc active · epss top5pct · epss highExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.

CVSS v3
8.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
50%
EPSS %ILE
99%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

December 6, 2023

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated Jun 1, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-49897
generic

AE1021/AE1021PEのファームウェア 2.0.10 公開のお知らせ

https://www.fxc.jp/news/20231206
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

FXC AE1021/AE1021PE | CISA

FXC AE1021/AE1021PE | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-355-01
generic🔴 Active Exploitation

JVNVU#92152057: FXC wireless LAN routers "AE1021PE" and "AE1021" vulnerable to OS command injection

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92152057/

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 62× in last 7d / 251× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

Showing the most recent 100 of 923 total refreshes for this CVE.

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2023-49897?
CVE-2023-49897 is a critical vulnerability published on December 6, 2023. An OS command injection vulnerability exists in AE1021PE firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier and AE1021 firmware version 2.0.9 and earlier. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary OS command may be executed by an attacker who can log in to the product.
When was CVE-2023-49897 disclosed?
CVE-2023-49897 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 6, 2023, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2023-49897 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2023-49897 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on December 21, 2023, affecting FXC AE1021, AE1021PE. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-49897?
CVE-2023-49897 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-49897?
CVE-2023-49897 affects FXC AE1021, AE1021PE. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2023-49897?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-49897, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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