CVE-2022-28579

It is found that there is a command injection vulnerability in the setParentalRules interface in TOTOlink A7100RU (v7.4cu.2313_b20191024) router, which allows…

published May 5, 2022

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky command injection vulnerability is lurking in the TOTOlink A7100RU router's parental rules interface! Just one crafted payload can take control. 🔥 Think of it like a child manipulating parental controls — they can gain access to features that were supposed to be restricted, leading to chaos! An attacker can send commands that the router believes are legitimate requests, letting them run amok. If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on the router, which might allow them to alter settings, intercept network traffic, or even launch attacks on other devices. This could lead to devastating security breaches in your home network!

Put simply

Think of it like a child manipulating parental controls — they can gain access to features that were supposed to be restricted, leading to chaos! An attacker can send commands that the router believes are legitimate requests, letting them run amok. This command injection vulnerability in the setParentalRules interface allows attackers to introduce harmful commands via specially crafted requests, bypassing normal controls and gaining unauthorized access to execute arbitrary actions on the device.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could execute arbitrary commands on the router, which might allow them to alter settings, intercept network traffic, or even launch attacks on other devices. This could lead to devastating security breaches in your home network! To secure your router, update to the latest firmware version that patches this vulnerability. Additionally, consider disabling remote management features and regularly reviewing your router's settings to ensure everything is secure. Keep those parental controls locked down! You've got this! By taking action now, you can protect your home network and keep your devices secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03003 · 87.3th percentile
Published
2022-05-05T17:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 17:38Z
    It is found that there is a command injection vulnerability in the setParentalRules interface in TOTOlink A7100RU (v7.4cu.2313_b20191024) router, which allows…
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