How severe is CVE-2023-2790?

CVE-2023-2790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-2790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2790?

CVE-2023-2790 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2790?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-2790 published?

CVE-2023-2790 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2790

CVE-2023-2790 is a low-severity vulnerability in Totolink N200re Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-260.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.3)
CVSS v2: 1.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-260
Affected product: Totolink N200re Firmware
Published: 2023-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TOTOLINK N200RE 9.3.5u.6255_B20211224. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/etc_ro/custom.conf of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to password in configuration file. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-229374 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2790?: A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in TOTOLINK N200RE 9.3.5u.6255_B20211224. Affected is an unknown function of the file /squashfs-root/etc_ro/custom.conf of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation leads to password in configuration file. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-229374 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2023-2790?: CVE-2023-2790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-2790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2790?: CVE-2023-2790 affects Totolink N200re Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-2790 published?: CVE-2023-2790 was published on 2023-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n200re_firmware:9.3.5u.6255_b20211224:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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