Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.652_B20230116/9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 switchOpMode Hostname command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.652_B20230116/9.4.0cu.852_B20230719. This affects an unknown function of the component switchOpMode. The manipulation of the argument Hostname leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-43454. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Totolink X6000R 9.4.0cu.652_B20230116/9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component switchOpMode. The manipulation of the argument hostName with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-77. The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.652_B20230116 and V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the hostName parameter of the switchOpMode component.

The weakness was released 12/01/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-43454 since 09/18/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/06/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-47870). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Command injection
CWE: CWE-77 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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09/18/2023 🔍
12/01/2023 +74 days 🔍
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02/06/2026 +798 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: totolink.net

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-43454 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-43454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-246551
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/01/2023 06:49
Updated: 02/06/2026 14:10
Changes: 12/01/2023 06:49 (37), 12/21/2023 13:57 (12), 02/06/2026 14:10 (16)
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