CVE-2023-31529Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated command execution via timezone parameter

Published May 11, 2023 · Updated Jan 27, 2025

Command injection in Motorola CX2L Router 1.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating-system commands. The system_time_timezone input reaches operating-system command execution without neutralization of shell metacharacters. Authenticated access is required; injected commands can read or alter router data or interrupt service.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability2.21%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in Motorola CX2L Router 1.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary operating-system commands. The system_time_timezone input reaches operating-system command execution without neutralization of shell metacharacters. Authenticated access is required; injected commands can read or alter router data or interrupt service.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-31529
Published
May 11, 2023
Updated
Jan 27, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. May 11, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jan 27, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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