Is CVE-2020-23584 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-23584 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-23584 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-23584 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-23584?

CVE-2020-23584 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-23584

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unauthenticated remote code execution in OPTILINK OP-XT71000N, Hardware Version: V2.2 occurs when the attacker passes arbitrary commands with IP-ADDRESS using " | " to execute commands on " /diag_tracert_admin.asp " in the "PingTest" parameter that leads to command execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

OPTILINK devices are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via the PingTest parameter. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates or restrict network access to the device's diagnostic 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-2020-23584 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.