Is CVE-2023-46454 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46454 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46454 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46454 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46454?

CVE-2023-46454 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46454

CWE-78Published: December 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers with firmware v4.3.7, it is possible to inject arbitrary shell commands through a crafted package name in the package information functionality.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers allow arbitrary shell command injection through a crafted package name in the package management functionality. This critical flaw enables remote attackers to execute commands on the device.

This is a remotely exploitable vulnerability with low complexity, but no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Update the router firmware to a version beyond 4.3.7 to fix the package name validation 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-2023-46454 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.