Is CVE-2023-31729 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-31729 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-31729 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-31729 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-31729?

CVE-2023-31729 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-31729

CWE-77Published: May 18, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK A3300R v17.0.0cu.557 is vulnerable to Command Injection via /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK A3300R router is susceptible to command injection, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this represents a critical risk to the security of the network infrastructure.

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

Recommended Action

Users should update the device firmware to a version beyond 17.0.0cu.557 if available and restrict access to the management interface.

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-2023-31729 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.