CVE-2022-28491

TOTOLink outdoor CPE CP900 V6.3c.566_B20171026 contains a command injection vulnerability in the NTPSyncWithHost function via the host_name parameter

published March 23, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted request is all it takes to exploit this vulnerability! The TOTOLink CPE CP900's NTPSyncWithHost function is like a restaurant that takes any order without checking if the ingredients are actually in the kitchen. 🍽️ Imagine a restaurant where the waiter takes your order without confirming what's available. That’s what’s happening here; the vulnerable function accepts commands without validating them, allowing an attacker to place any order they want, from the kitchen’s secret menu. 🍴 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network. It’s like letting someone into the kitchen where they could not only mess with the food but also access sensitive recipes and tools! 🔥

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the waiter takes your order without confirming what's available. That’s what’s happening here; the vulnerable function accepts commands without validating them, allowing an attacker to place any order they want, from the kitchen’s secret menu. 🍴 The command injection vulnerability resides in the NTPSyncWithHost function of the TOTOLink CPE CP900, triggered by unsanitized input from the host_name parameter. This flaw allows attackers to execute commands on the device without any authentication.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising the entire network. It’s like letting someone into the kitchen where they could not only mess with the food but also access sensitive recipes and tools! 🔥 To secure your device, update to the latest firmware version available from TOTOLink, ensuring that any input is properly sanitized to block malicious commands. Regularly check for updates and consider implementing additional network security measures to minimize exposure. You've got this! With a little attention and the right patches, you can keep your network safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04663 · 91.7th percentile
Published
2023-03-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAR 00:00Z
    TOTOLink outdoor CPE CP900 V6.3c.566_B20171026 contains a command injection vulnerability in the NTPSyncWithHost function via the host_name parameter
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