Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2023-31740 affects Linksys E2000 router firmware 1.0.06. An attacker who already has web management privileges can abuse the router’s management interface to run operating-system commands, potentially taking full control of the device. Exposure is likely limited to Linksys E2000 routers running firmware 1.0.06 where an attacker can authenticate to the web management interface. The CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset teams should validate directly against device model and firmware inventory. Treat this as high priority for legacy router environments, especially where management interfaces are reachable beyond trusted administrators. The required privileges reduce immediate internet-wide risk, but successful abuse could fully compromise the device. Mitigation focus: Identify Linksys E2000 devices and confirm firmware version 1.0.06.; Check Linksys guidance for fixed firmware or vendor-recommended remediation.; Restrict router management access to trusted administrative networks only..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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- https://github.com/D2y6p/CVE/blob/main/Linksys/CVE-2023-31740/Linksys_E2000_RCE.pdfCVE reference, mitre
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