CVE-2023-50651 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Dec 2023 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on TOTOLINK X6000R routers via a vulnerable CGI script.

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-2023-50651?

CVE-2023-50651 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Totolink X6000r Firmware, published on 30 Dec 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 was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the component /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50651?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink X6000r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50651?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-50651 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-50651 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mv97-cv2v-gqc7.