CVE-2023-48812
CWE-78Published: November 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
In TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file sub_4119A0 function obtains fields from the front-end through Uci_ Set_ The Str function that when passed to the CsteSystem function creates a command execution vulnerability.
Risk Analysis
A critical command execution vulnerability exists in the TOTOLINK X6000R firmware due to improper handling of front-end fields passed to the system. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Update the TOTOLINK X6000R firmware to a version that mitigates this command execution risk.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-48812 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-48812 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts