Is CVE-2023-51028 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51028 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51028 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51028 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51028?

CVE-2023-51028 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51028

CWE-78Published: December 22, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK EX1800T 9.1.0cu.2112_B20220316 is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary command execution in the apcliChannel parameter of the setWiFiExtenderConfig interface of the cstecgi.cgi.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOlink EX1800T router is susceptible to unauthorized arbitrary command execution via the apcliChannel parameter in its web interface. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain control over the device without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this issue, and it is not included in CISA's KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates from the manufacturer to patch the affected interface.

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-2023-51028 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.