Is CVE-2023-46562 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-46562 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-46562 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-46562 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-46562?

CVE-2023-46562 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-46562

CWE-787Published: October 25, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK X2000R Gh v1.0.0-B20230221.0948.web was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the function formDosCfg.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the formDosCfg function of the TOTOLINK X2000R firmware. This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, warranting immediate attention due to its high CVSS score.

No public exploit is currently known for this issue, and it is not tracked in CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates from the manufacturer. Restrict access to the device's web management interface to trusted internal networks only.

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-2023-46562 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.