CVE-2022-32449

TOTOLINK EX300_V2 V4.0.3c.7484 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the langType parameter in the setLanguageCfg function

published July 7, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
19%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection lurks in the language settings! An attacker can exploit the **langType** parameter in the **setLanguageCfg** function using a specially crafted MQTT packet. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any special order without verifying the ingredients โ€” one wrong request could lead to an absolute culinary disaster! If exploited, this command injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising its integrity and security. Imagine giving someone the keys to your house, but instead, you're handing over the controls of your network device!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef blindly accepts any special order without verifying the ingredients โ€” one wrong request could lead to an absolute culinary disaster! The vulnerability arises from improper validation of the **langType** parameter in the **setLanguageCfg** function, allowing attackers to inject commands through malicious MQTT packets.

What to do

If exploited, this command injection vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary commands on the device, potentially compromising its integrity and security. Imagine giving someone the keys to your house, but instead, you're handing over the controls of your network device! To mitigate this risk, update TOTOLINK EX300_V2 to the latest firmware version and ensure proper input validation for any incoming data. Regularly review your device's configurations and network traffic for any suspicious activities. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your device and keep your network safe. ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.19364 ยท 97.4th percentile
Published
2022-07-07T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JUL 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK EX300_V2 V4.0.3c.7484 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the langType parameter in the setLanguageCfg function
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