CVE-2023-24153
CWE-77Published: February 3, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A command injection vulnerability in the version parameter in the function recvSlaveCloudCheckStatus of TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted MQTT packet.
Risk Analysis
A command injection vulnerability exists in the version parameter of the recvSlaveCloudCheckStatus function in TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu. With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via MQTT packets.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the TOTOLINK T8 firmware to a patched version to prevent command injection through the cloud check status function.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24153 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24153 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts