CVE-2023-52235Network attack vector

Unauthenticated reboot via DNS rebinding

Published Apr 5, 2024 · Updated Mar 13, 2025

Cross-site request forgery in SpaceX Starlink Gen 2 Router before 2023.53.0 allows remote attackers to reboot the router via DNS rebinding. The management interface accepts browser requests after an attacker-controlled hostname is rebound to its local address, exposing unauthenticated reboot, stow, and speed-test operations. A device connected through Starlink must load the malicious site; authenticated controls such as Wi-Fi password changes and repeater enrollment remain inaccessible.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.53%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Cross-site request forgery in SpaceX Starlink Gen 2 Router before 2023.53.0 allows remote attackers to reboot the router via DNS rebinding. The management interface accepts browser requests after an attacker-controlled hostname is rebound to its local address, exposing unauthenticated reboot, stow, and speed-test operations. A device connected through Starlink must load the malicious site; authenticated controls such as Wi-Fi password changes and repeater enrollment remain inaccessible.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-52235
Published
Apr 5, 2024
Updated
Mar 13, 2025
Vendor
SpaceX
Product
Starlink Gen 2 Router
Classifications
CWE-350, T1189
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 5, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Mar 13, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <07dd2798-ff15-4722-a9ee-de28928aed34

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

SpaceX · Starlink Gen 2 Routerversion=0 <07dd2798-ff15-4722-a9ee-de28928aed34

Published CVSS scores

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

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-350Reliance on Reverse DNS Resolution for a Security-Critical Action
T1189Drive-by Compromise

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