CVE-2023-24145

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

Critical · published February 3, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single command in the wrong hands can turn control of your network into a game of “Simon Says”! 🔥 Think of the TOTOLINK CA300-PoE as a restaurant where a chef trusts a customer to customize their meal without checking the order. A crafty diner could ask for 'extra chaos' instead of extra cheese, leading to a recipe for disaster! This command injection vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine a burglar slipping in through the backdoor while everyone’s focused on the front — they could steal sensitive data, change settings, or even bring your network down entirely.

Put simply

Think of the TOTOLINK CA300-PoE as a restaurant where a chef trusts a customer to customize their meal without checking the order. A crafty diner could ask for 'extra chaos' instead of extra cheese, leading to a recipe for disaster! In TOTOLINK CA300-PoE V6.2c.884, the setUnloadUserData function fails to properly sanitize user inputs, specifically the plugin_version parameter, making it susceptible to command injection attacks.

What to do

This command injection vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your device, potentially compromising your entire network. Imagine a burglar slipping in through the backdoor while everyone’s focused on the front — they could steal sensitive data, change settings, or even bring your network down entirely. Patch your device to the latest firmware version immediately. If an update is not available, consider disabling unnecessary features until a fix is provided. Regularly monitor your network for any suspicious activity as a precaution. You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your network locked down tighter than a vault! 🛡️

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
0.01799 · 78.3th 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 plugin_version parameter in the setUnloadUserData function
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