Is CVE-2023-31983 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-31983 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-31983 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-31983 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-31983?

CVE-2023-31983 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-31983

CWE-77Published: May 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR-6428NS_v4 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the mp function in /bin/webs without any limitations.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Edimax Wireless Router N300 firmware is vulnerable to command injection via the mp function in /bin/webs. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with high privileges.

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

Recommended Action

Update the router firmware to a version that addresses this command injection vulnerability.

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-2023-31983 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.