Is CVE-2023-52042 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-52042 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-52042 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-52042 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-52042?

CVE-2023-52042 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-52042

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue discovered in sub_4117F8 function in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows attackers to run arbitrary commands via the 'lang' parameter.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK X6000R firmware contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. The critical severity score highlights the danger of this unauthenticated remote access.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in CISA's KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the device firmware to a version later 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-2023-52042 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.