Is CVE-2023-29778 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-29778 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-29778 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-29778 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29778?

CVE-2023-29778 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-29778

CWE-78Published: May 2, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GL.iNET MT3000 4.1.0 Release 2 is vulnerable to OS Command Injection via /usr/lib/oui-httpd/rpc/logread.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability allows for OS command injection via the logread component in GL.iNET MT3000 firmware. Given the CVSS score of 9.8 and the lack of authentication requirements, this flaw poses a severe risk of full system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, which is remotely exploitable due to its network-based attack vector.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of the GL.iNET MT3000 firmware if available.

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-2023-29778 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.