CVE-2022-38828

TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518 is vulnerable to command injection via cstecgi.cgi

published September 16, 2022

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
20%
Percentile
97.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty command injection vulnerability lies within the TOTOLINK T6 firmware! By exploiting `cstecgi.cgi`, attackers could manipulate the device like a puppet master pulling strings. ๐Ÿค– Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can slip in a secret ingredient without anyone noticing โ€” the dish ends up altered, and no one knows why! In this case, the attacker can send commands that the device executes without proper oversight. If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This could lead to a complete compromise of the router, allowing them to manipulate network settings or intercept traffic. Fortunately, this vulnerability hasn't been widely exploited yet, but staying ahead of threats is always wise!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a sneaky chef can slip in a secret ingredient without anyone noticing โ€” the dish ends up altered, and no one knows why! In this case, the attacker can send commands that the device executes without proper oversight. This command injection vulnerability allows attackers to send specially crafted input to the `cstecgi.cgi` component of the TOTOLINK T6, enabling them to execute commands on the underlying system without authentication.

What to do

If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This could lead to a complete compromise of the router, allowing them to manipulate network settings or intercept traffic. Fortunately, this vulnerability hasn't been widely exploited yet, but staying ahead of threats is always wise! To mitigate this vulnerability, update the device firmware to the latest version provided by TOTOLINK. Regularly check for firmware updates and ensure proper security configurations are in place. Don't forget to change default credentials if you haven't already! You've got this! Taking these steps will help keep your network secure and your devices safe. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.20106 ยท 97.4th percentile
Published
2022-09-16T14:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 14:07Z
    TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518 is vulnerable to command injection via cstecgi.cgi
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