Is CVE-2023-24138 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24138 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24138 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24138 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24138?

CVE-2023-24138 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24138

CWE-77Published: February 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the host_time parameter in the NTPSyncWithHost function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection flaw exists in the TOTOLINK CA300-PoE via the host_time parameter. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the ability for an unauthenticated attacker to achieve full system compromise remotely.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOLINK for the CA300-PoE and ensure the device is not exposed to the public internet.

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-2023-24138 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.