CVE-2023-31756

Name: CVE-2023-31756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-19T13:15:08.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-31756 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A command injection vulnerability exists in the administrative web portal in TP-Link Archer VR1600V devices running firmware Versions <= 0.1.0. 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 220518 Rel.32480n which allows remote attackers, authenticated to the administrative web portal as an administrator user to open an operating system level shell via the 'X_TP_IfName' parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in the administrative web portal in TP-Link Archer VR1600V devices running firmware Versions <= 0.1.0. 0.9.1 v5006.0 Build 220518 Rel.32480n which allows remote attackers, authenticated to the administrative web portal as an administrator user to open an operating system level shell via the 'X_TP_IfName' parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer Vr1600v Firmware	<= 0.1.0_0.9.1_v5006.0_build_200810_rel.53181n

References

https://stanleyjobsonau.github.io/tp-link-advisory.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://stanleyjobsonau.github.io/tp-link-advisory.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-31756?

How severe is CVE-2023-31756?

CVE-2023-31756 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-31756?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST