CVE-2022-44249

TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 contains a command injection via the FileName parameter in the UploadFirmwareFile function

Critical · published November 23, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty command injection lurks in the TOTOLINK NR1800X firmware! This vulnerability allows attackers to sneak commands through the FileName parameter — talk about a surprise guest at the party! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers write their own orders — without checking for any allergies. One sneaky order could change the entire dish, potentially leading to chaos in the kitchen. This vulnerability could allow an attacker full control over the device, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This could lead to devastating consequences, like compromising the network and accessing sensitive information, leaving your devices vulnerable to further attacks. The stakes are high!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets customers write their own orders — without checking for any allergies. One sneaky order could change the entire dish, potentially leading to chaos in the kitchen. In the TOTOLINK NR1800X, a command injection vulnerability exists in the UploadFirmwareFile function, where the FileName parameter lacks proper validation, allowing unauthorized command execution.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker full control over the device, enabling them to execute arbitrary commands remotely. This could lead to devastating consequences, like compromising the network and accessing sensitive information, leaving your devices vulnerable to further attacks. The stakes are high! To safeguard your network, immediately update the TOTOLINK NR1800X to the latest firmware version. Implement strict validation checks on all input parameters and review your security policies to prevent future exposures. Don't leave your devices hanging! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your network, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01816 · 78.5th percentile
Published
2022-11-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 NOV 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 contains a command injection via the FileName parameter in the UploadFirmwareFile function
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