CVE-2023-36952
CWE-787Published: October 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TOTOLINK CP300+ V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the pingIp parameter in the function setDiagnosisCfg.
Risk Analysis
A stack overflow in the setDiagnosisCfg function of the TOTOLINK CP300+ allows for remote code execution. It is rated critical with a 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the device firmware to the latest version available from the manufacturer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-36952 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-36952 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts