Is CVE-2023-48842 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-48842 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-48842 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-48842 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-48842?

CVE-2023-48842 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-48842

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 revA_v101b03 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the service parameter at hedwig.cgi.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 firmware is vulnerable to command injection via the service parameter in hedwig.cgi. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware update provided by D-Link to remediate 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-2023-48842 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.