Is CVE-2023-46456 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46456 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46456 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46456 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46456?

CVE-2023-46456 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46456

CWE-74Published: December 12, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers with firmware 3.216 it is possible to inject arbitrary shell commands through the OpenVPN client file upload functionality.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

GL.iNET GL-AR300M routers are vulnerable to arbitrary shell command injection via the OpenVPN client file upload feature. This allows an attacker to gain full control over the affected router.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity; however, no public exploit is currently known.

Recommended Action

Update the router firmware to a version beyond 3.216 to address the command injection vulnerability.

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-2023-46456 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.