Is CVE-2023-48801 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-48801 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-48801 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-48801 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48801?

CVE-2023-48801 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-48801

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In TOTOLINK X6000R_Firmware V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file sub_415534 function obtains fields from the front-end, connects them through the snprintf function, and passes them to the CsteSystem function, resulting in a command execution vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

TOTOLINK X6000R firmware contains a command injection vulnerability where unsanitized front-end input is passed to system functions. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version that addresses this command injection flaw.

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-2023-48801 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.