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CVE-2023-48801

9.8 · CRITICAL

In TOTOLINK X6000R_Firmware V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file sub_415534 function obtains fields from the front-end, connects them through the snprintf function, and passes them to the CsteSy…

Published Dec 1, 2023CWE-77EPSS 1.69%

Overview

CVE-2023-48801 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In TOTOLINK X6000R_Firmware V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719, the shttpd file sub_415534 function obtains fields from the front-end, connects them through the snprintf function, and passes them to the CsteSystem function, resulting in a command execution vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpalm-jump-676.notion.site/CVE-2023-48801-40d4553fc7a649fe833201fcecf76f2bRefwww.notion.so/X6000R-sub_415534-40d4553fc7a649fe833201fcecf76f2b?pvs=4Refpalm-jump-676.notion.site/CVE-2023-48801-40d4553fc7a649fe833201fcecf76f2bRefwww.notion.so/X6000R-sub_415534-40d4553fc7a649fe833201fcecf76f2b?pvs=4

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48801?

CVE-2023-48801 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-48801?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-48801?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-48801?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2023-48801 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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