CVE-2023-29802

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

Critical · published April 14, 2023

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

🚨 A sneaky command injection vulnerability lurks in TOTOLINK X18, allowing attackers to exploit the device through a simple manipulation of the ip parameter. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef will prepare any meal as long as you tell them it's part of the special menu — if an attacker knows the right words, they can cook up a storm with malicious commands! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even turning the router into a part of a larger attack. This is absolutely devastating for any network's integrity and security!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef will prepare any meal as long as you tell them it's part of the special menu — if an attacker knows the right words, they can cook up a storm with malicious commands! The vulnerability exists in the setDiagnosisCfg function of the TOTOLINK X18 firmware, where improper handling of the ip parameter allows for command injection, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or even turning the router into a part of a larger attack. This is absolutely devastating for any network's integrity and security! Update your TOTOLINK X18 to the latest version immediately, as the vulnerability is fixed in newer firmware. Regularly audit your devices and network settings to ensure no unauthorized access. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll strengthen your network against potential threats. 🛡️

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 ip parameter in the setDiagnosisCfg function
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