CVE-2023-31856

A command injection vulnerability in the hostTime parameter in the function NTPSyncWithHostof TOTOLINK CP300+ V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 allows attackers to execute…

Critical · published May 16, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can execute arbitrary commands just by sending a crafted HTTP packet to your TOTOLINK CP300+! 🔥 Think of it like a waiter who takes your order but instead of checking the menu, he takes requests for any dish you can name—no questions asked! This vulnerability lets attackers serve themselves access to your device's command functionalities without breaking a sweat. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command on your device, potentially taking control of it. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, or even a complete system takeover—absolutely devastating for your network security!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who takes your order but instead of checking the menu, he takes requests for any dish you can name—no questions asked! This vulnerability lets attackers serve themselves access to your device's command functionalities without breaking a sweat. The command injection vulnerability lies in the hostTime parameter within the NTPSyncWithHost function, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a specially crafted HTTP packet sent to the device.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run any command on your device, potentially taking control of it. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized modifications, or even a complete system takeover—absolutely devastating for your network security! To protect yourself, patch your device immediately to version V5.2cu.7594_B20200910, which addresses this issue. Additionally, consider implementing network segmentation to limit exposure and monitor unusual traffic patterns. You've got this! With a quick update and vigilance, you can keep your TOTOLINK CP300+ safe and sound! 🛡️

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
0.02909 · 86.9th percentile
Published
2023-05-16T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAY 00:00Z
    A command injection vulnerability in the hostTime parameter in the function NTPSyncWithHostof TOTOLINK CP300+ V5.2cu.7594_B20200910 allows attackers to execute…
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