How severe is CVE-2023-4746?

CVE-2023-4746 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-2023-4746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-4746?

CVE-2023-4746 affects Totolink N200re-v5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-4746?

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-2023-4746 published?

CVE-2023-4746 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-4746

CVE-2023-4746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink N200re-v5 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Totolink N200re-v5 Firmware
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK N200RE V5 9.3.5u.6437_B20230519. This affects the function Validity_check. The manipulation leads to format string. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The root-cause of the vulnerability is a format string issue. But the impact is to bypass the validation which leads to to OS command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-238635.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-4746?: A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in TOTOLINK N200RE V5 9.3.5u.6437_B20230519. This affects the function Validity_check. The manipulation leads to format string. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The root-cause of the vulnerability is a format string issue. But the impact is to bypass the validation which leads to to OS command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-238635.
How severe is CVE-2023-4746?: CVE-2023-4746 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-2023-4746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-4746?: CVE-2023-4746 affects Totolink N200re-v5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-4746?: 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-2023-4746 published?: CVE-2023-4746 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n200re-v5_firmware:9.3.5u.6437_b20230519:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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