CVE-2023-7223: totolink t6_firmware Improper Access Control
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-7223 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in totolink t6_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 50.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 09-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Totolink T6 4.1.9cu.5241_B20210923. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi. The manipulation of the argument topicurl with the input showSyslog leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-249867. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 2 sources · 3 versions- CVE.orgCNA5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST5.0MediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.64% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (drive.google.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Totolink1 product
- t6_firmware4.1.9cu.5241_B20210923 | 4.1.9cu.5241_b20210923
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- drive.google.com/file/d/1puSOo5XrzMrctw7EtrE7DnfssOOuhRTS/view?usp=sharingExploitThird Party Advisory