CVE-2021-45742

TOTOLINK A720R v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the "Main" function

published February 4, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty command injection is hiding in the TOTOLINK A720R! An attacker could exploit the QUERY_STRING parameter to run unauthorized commands. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can send secret notes to the chef to whip up whatever dish they want, bypassing the menu altogether. This vulnerability allows attackers to sneak in their own commands without the staff ever noticing! If exploited, an attacker could gain control of the device and execute arbitrary commands, leading to potentially devastating consequences like unauthorized access to sensitive data or disruption of network services. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your server room!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can send secret notes to the chef to whip up whatever dish they want, bypassing the menu altogether. This vulnerability allows attackers to sneak in their own commands without the staff ever noticing! The vulnerability lies in the 'Main' function of the TOTOLINK A720R, which allows attackers to inject commands via the QUERY_STRING parameter, enabling them to execute unauthorized operations on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain control of the device and execute arbitrary commands, leading to potentially devastating consequences like unauthorized access to sensitive data or disruption of network services. It's like giving a stranger the keys to your server room! To safeguard against this vulnerability, immediately upgrade your TOTOLINK A720R to the latest firmware version. Additionally, audit your network devices regularly and limit access to trusted users only. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can secure your network and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03069 · 87.5th percentile
Published
2022-02-04T01:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 FEB 01:33Z
    TOTOLINK A720R v4.1.5cu.470_B20200911 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the "Main" function
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