Is CVE-2023-51972 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51972 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51972 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51972 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51972?

CVE-2023-51972 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51972

CWE-77Published: January 10, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda AX1803 v1.0.0.1 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the function fromAdvSetLanIp.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This is a critical command injection vulnerability in the Tenda AX1803 router. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary system commands, posing a severe risk to device integrity. It is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable due to its network-based access vector and low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure their Tenda AX1803 firmware is updated to the latest available version provided by the manufacturer.

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-2023-51972 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.