Is CVE-2023-33487 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-33487 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-33487 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-33487 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-33487?

CVE-2023-33487 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-33487

CWE-77Published: May 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 contains a command insertion vulnerability in setDiagnosisCfg.This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands through the "ip" parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

TOTOLINK X5000R routers are susceptible to command insertion via the ip parameter in setDiagnosisCfg. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOLINK for the X5000R.

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-2023-33487 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.