Is CVE-2023-50651 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-50651 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-50651 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-50651 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-50651?

CVE-2023-50651 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-50651

CWE-78Published: December 30, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK X6000R router is susceptible to remote command execution via its CGI interface. This critical vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 and allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the router firmware to a version newer than 9.4.0cu.852_B20230719.

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-2023-50651 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.