Is CVE-2020-23583 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-23583 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-23583 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-23583 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23583?

CVE-2020-23583 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-23583

CWE-77Published: November 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

OPTILINK OP-XT71000N V2.2 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution. The issue occurs when the attacker sends an arbitrary code on "/diag_ping_admin.asp" to "PingTest" interface that leads to COMMAND EXECUTION. An attacker can successfully trigger the COMMAND and can compromise full system.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for remote code execution on OPTILINK devices by sending arbitrary code to the PingTest interface. It is a critical issue with a 9.8 CVSS score that could lead to full system compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Ensure the device firmware is updated to the latest version and limit access to administrative interfaces.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-23583 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.