Is CVE-2023-3380 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-3380 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-3380 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-3380 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-3380?

CVE-2023-3380 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-3380

CWE-74Published: June 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Wavlink WN579X3 up to 20230615. Affected is an unknown function of the file /cgi-bin/adm.cgi of the component Ping Test. The manipulation of the argument pingIp leads to injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-232236. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Wavlink WN579X3 firmware up to 20230615 contains an injection vulnerability in the Ping Test component. An attacker can manipulate the pingIp argument to execute arbitrary commands on the device remotely. This is a critical flaw that grants an attacker full control over the affected router.

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

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest available version. If no update is available, disable the Ping Test feature and restrict administrative access to the device.

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-2023-3380 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.