CVE-2023-52041 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Jan 2024 Updated 17 Jun 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on TOTOLINK X6000R routers via a vulnerability in the shttpd program.

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-2023-52041?

CVE-2023-52041 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Totolink X6000r Firmware, published on 16 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue discovered in TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 allows attackers to run arbitrary code via the sub_410118 function of the shttpd program.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52041?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink X6000r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52041?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52041 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-2023-52041 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-52041 exists.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m266-vjjw-ch44.