How severe is CVE-2023-33485?

CVE-2023-33485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-33485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-33485?

CVE-2023-33485 primarily affects Totolink X5000r Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-33485?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-33485 published?

CVE-2023-33485 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-33485

CVE-2023-33485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink X5000r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Totolink X5000r Firmware
Published: 2023-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 contains a post-authentication buffer overflow via parameter sPort/ePort in the addEffect function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-33485?: TOTOLINK X5000R V9.1.0u.6118_B20201102 and V9.1.0u.6369_B20230113 contains a post-authentication buffer overflow via parameter sPort/ePort in the addEffect function.
How severe is CVE-2023-33485?: CVE-2023-33485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-33485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-33485?: CVE-2023-33485 primarily affects Totolink X5000r Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33485?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-33485 published?: CVE-2023-33485 was published on 2023-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Kazamayc/vuln/tree/main/TOTOLINK/X5000R/5

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:x5000r_firmware:9.1.0u.6118_b20201102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:totolink:x5000r_firmware:9.1.0u.6369_b20230113:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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