How severe is CVE-2023-46978?

CVE-2023-46978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-46978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-46978?

CVE-2023-46978 affects Totolink X6000r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46978?

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-2023-46978 published?

CVE-2023-46978 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-46978

CVE-2023-46978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink X6000r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Totolink X6000r Firmware
Published: 2023-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46978?: TOTOLINK X6000R V9.4.0cu.852_B20230719 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.Attackers can reset login password & WIFI passwords without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2023-46978?: CVE-2023-46978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-46978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-46978?: CVE-2023-46978 affects Totolink X6000r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46978?: 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-2023-46978 published?: CVE-2023-46978 was published on 2023-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/shinypolaris/vuln-reports/blob/master/TOTOLINK%20X6000R/1/README.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:x6000r_firmware:9.4.0cu.852_b20230719:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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