CVE-2023-46415

TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_41E588 function

High · published October 25, 2023

CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A single rogue command could unleash chaos on your TOTOLINK X6000R router! This remote command execution vulnerability is hiding in the sub_41E588 function. 🔥 Think of this RCE vulnerability like a hotel guest who’s been handed a master key that should only belong to the manager — they can waltz into any room unchallenged and cause some mischief! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your router, potentially taking control of your entire network — reading sensitive data, tampering with settings, or even hijacking connected devices. This could lead to a devastating breach of privacy and security.

Put simply

Think of this RCE vulnerability like a hotel guest who’s been handed a master key that should only belong to the manager — they can waltz into any room unchallenged and cause some mischief! CVE-2023-46415 allows remote command execution due to a flaw in the sub_41E588 function in the TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 software, which fails to properly validate input before executing system commands.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary commands on your router, potentially taking control of your entire network — reading sensitive data, tampering with settings, or even hijacking connected devices. This could lead to a devastating breach of privacy and security. To protect your network, immediately patch your router firmware to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling remote management features if they're not necessary. 🛡️ You've got this! Take action now, and you'll be one step closer to securing your digital world. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01852 · 79.0th percentile
Published
2023-10-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 OCT 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK X6000R v9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the sub_41E588 function
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