CVE-2023-29798

TOTOLINK X18 V9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the command parameter in the setTracerouteCfg function

Critical · published April 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
80.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A command injection vulnerability lurking in TOTOLINK's setTracerouteCfg function could let attackers run arbitrary commands on your device! Think of it like a delivery person who, instead of just dropping off packages, decides to rearrange your entire house based on a vague note left on the porch. This vulnerability allows an attacker to take control without even needing your approval! An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any command they wish, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete takeover of your network—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person who, instead of just dropping off packages, decides to rearrange your entire house based on a vague note left on the porch. This vulnerability allows an attacker to take control without even needing your approval! The command injection vulnerability in TOTOLINK X18 occurs via the command parameter in the setTracerouteCfg function, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary system commands and gain control over the device.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any command they wish, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even a complete takeover of your network—absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your device to the latest firmware version provided by TOTOLINK. Regularly audit your network devices and implement strict access controls to minimize potential threats. Stay vigilant and monitor for unusual activity! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to securing your network! 🛡️

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
0.02014 · 80.7th percentile
Published
2023-04-14T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 00:00Z
    TOTOLINK X18 V9.1.0cu.2024_B20220329 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the command parameter in the setTracerouteCfg function
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