Is CVE-2023-43454 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-43454 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-43454 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-43454 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-43454?

CVE-2023-43454 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-43454

CWE-77Published: December 1, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 and V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the hostName parameter of the switchOpMode component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical command execution vulnerability exists in the TOTOLINK X6000R's switchOpMode component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can leverage this flaw to run arbitrary code on the device, resulting in a CVSS score of 9.8.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest available firmware updates for the TOTOLINK X6000R to resolve this security issue.

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-2023-43454 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.