Is CVE-2023-24156 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-24156 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-24156 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-24156 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-24156?

CVE-2023-24156 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-24156

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A command injection vulnerability in the ip parameter in the function recvSlaveUpgstatus of TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted MQTT packet.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection vulnerability in the recvSlaveUpgstatus function of TOTOLINK T8 V4.1.5cu allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via crafted MQTT packets. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply firmware updates provided by TOTOLINK to address command injection risks in the device's MQTT processing logic.

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-2023-24156 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.