How severe is CVE-2023-48860?

CVE-2023-48860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-48860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-48860?

CVE-2023-48860 affects Totolink N300rt Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-48860?

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

When was CVE-2023-48860 published?

CVE-2023-48860 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-48860

CVE-2023-48860 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Totolink N300rt Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Totolink N300rt Firmware
Published: 2023-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TOTOLINK N300RT version 3.2.4-B20180730.0906 has a post-authentication RCE due to incorrect access control, allows attackers can bypass front-end security restrictions and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-48860?: TOTOLINK N300RT version 3.2.4-B20180730.0906 has a post-authentication RCE due to incorrect access control, allows attackers can bypass front-end security restrictions and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2023-48860?: CVE-2023-48860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-48860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-48860?: CVE-2023-48860 affects Totolink N300rt Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-48860?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-48860 published?: CVE-2023-48860 was published on 2023-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/xieqiang11/security_research/blob/main/TOTOLINK-N300RT-RCE.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:n300rt_firmware:3.2.4-b20180730.0906:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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