CVE-2023-37171
CWE-78Published: July 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TOTOLINK A3300R V17.0.0cu.557_B20221024 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the admuser parameter in the setPasswordCfg function.
Risk Analysis
The TOTOLINK A3300R firmware is vulnerable to command injection via the setPasswordCfg function. This critical flaw permits remote code execution by unauthenticated attackers.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the firmware to the latest available version provided by the manufacturer.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-37171 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-37171 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts