CVE-2023-39618
CWE-77Published: August 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TOTOLINK X5000R B20210419 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability via the setTracerouteCfg interface.
Risk Analysis
The TOTOLINK X5000R firmware contains a remote code execution vulnerability via the setTracerouteCfg interface. This critical flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands, posing a severe risk to device integrity.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the device firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability or restrict access to the management interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-39618 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-2023-39618 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts