CVE-2020-23584: Unauthenticated remote code execution in OPTILINK OP-XT71000N, Hardware Version: V2.2 occurs when the attacker

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2020-23584 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting op-xt71000n firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unauthenticated remote code execution in OPTILINK OP-XT71000N, Hardware Version: V2.2 occurs when the attacker passes arbitrary commands with IP-ADDRESS using " | " to execute commands on " /diag_tracert_admin.asp " in the "PingTest" parameter that leads to command execution.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	41.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2022-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: optilinknetwork

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-23 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

optilinknetwork op-xt71000n firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 3.3.1-191028

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.1-191028

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-23584?

op-xt71000n firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-23584 being exploited?

CVE-2020-23584 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-23584 affect?

CVE-2020-23584 affects op-xt71000n firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Unauthenticated remote code execution in OPTILINK OP-XT71000N, Hardware Version: V2.2 occurs when the attacker passes arbitrary commands with IP-ADDRESS using " | " to execute commands on " /diag_tracert_admin.asp " in the "PingTest" parame

How urgent is CVE-2020-23584?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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