Is CVE-2023-46485 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46485 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46485 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46485 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46485?

CVE-2023-46485 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46485

CWE-77Published: October 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in TOTOlink X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the setTracerouteCfg function of the stecgi.cgi component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the TOTOlink X6000R router via the setTracerouteCfg function. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this poses a severe risk to device integrity and network security.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOlink for the X6000R.

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-2023-46485 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.