CVE-2023-26317
CWE-78Published: August 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Xiaomi routers have an external interface that can lead to command injection. The vulnerability is caused by lax filtering of responses from external interfaces. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the router by hijacking the ISP or upper-layer routing.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-26317 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-26317 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts