CVE-2023-46978 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can reset login and WiFi passwords without authentication on TOTOLINK X6000R routers, leading to unauthorized access.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-46978?

CVE-2023-46978 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Totolink X6000r Firmware, published on 31 Oct 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.Attackers can reset login password & WIFI passwords without authentication.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink X6000r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-46978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-46978 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46978 exists.

All Totolink X6000r Firmware vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-48x8-8cxr-j62c.

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