CVE-2023-52042

Name: CVE-2023-52042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-16T22:15:37.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-52042 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	X6000r Firmware	9.4.0cu.852_b20230719

References

https://kee02p.github.io/2024/01/13/CVE-2023-52042/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://kee02p.github.io/2024/01/13/CVE-2023-52042/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-52042?

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.

How severe is CVE-2023-52042?

CVE-2023-52042 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52042?

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