CVE-2023-24140

TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the NetDiagPingNum parameter in the setNetworkDiag function

Critical · published February 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in the TOTOLINK CA300-PoE could let an attacker run any command they like—it's like giving a stranger the keys to your tech kingdom! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a waiter who delivers not just your meal, but also accepts any order your mischievous friend whispers in their ear—no questions asked! If the attacker knows just how to play the system, they could wreak havoc on your network. An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to a complete takeover of your network. Imagine them sneaking behind the scenes, altering configurations, stealing sensitive data, or even launching further attacks—it's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a waiter who delivers not just your meal, but also accepts any order your mischievous friend whispers in their ear—no questions asked! If the attacker knows just how to play the system, they could wreak havoc on your network. The command injection vulnerability resides in the NetDiagPingNum parameter within the setNetworkDiag function, allowing malicious inputs to be executed by the system, which could compromise device integrity and security.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the device, potentially leading to a complete takeover of your network. Imagine them sneaking behind the scenes, altering configurations, stealing sensitive data, or even launching further attacks—it's absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your TOTOLINK CA300-PoE to version V6.2c.884 or newer. Additionally, ensure you review and sanitize any incoming parameters in your application to prevent unwanted command execution. It's crucial to stay one step ahead! You can tackle this vulnerability head-on! Follow these steps and fortify your defenses—security hero status: activated! 🛡️

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
0.01946 · 80.0th percentile
Published
2023-02-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 FEB 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the NetDiagPingNum parameter in the setNetworkDiag function
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